Do you have a fly collection?
Hi there,
I have been organizing my "fly collection" as of late. I have half a dozen old VHS tape boxes with flies that I have acquired over the years either because they were tied by someone special/unique, obtained as a pattern reference, they are a well-tied classic,etc., you know the kind that never see water. Some of these are very simple while others are quite ornate. I would love to be able to display them somehow but am nearing about 100 different flies of all shapes and sizes. I am thinking of a wooden Oak cabinet, full of shelves about 3-4 inches apart that I can stick the flies into corks that are on the shelves and a glass panel door and hung on the wall. (something similiar to my mother's spoon collection that is in behind a glass door).
Has anyone else got something like this, I would love to see pictures if possible.
Dwight
consider having them professionaly shadow boxed
Consider having your nicest fly's put into a controlled atmosphere or shadowbox. Use a glass that will keep them from fading and if done properly the flies can be displayed in a fashion that is absolutely stunning. Granted these larger boxes take up a considerable amount of wall space but they are truly a site to behold.
If you haven't ever seen the Fly Plates that go up for auction at the FFF Conclaves your missing out. These plates are truly works of art and beautiful to behold.
Trying desperately to find a link that has pictures of past plates.
~~~waders~~~