Magic Tool

[Ct Don]

Has anyone used the magic tool? Do you like it? Is it worth having?
Thanks for responding,

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Don

[ridderbos3]

IT works very well for its intended purpose.

[Andy B]

Gadgets like the magic tool are fun to look at and see maybe a new idea or make something easier for people who need help. The magic tool is not a tool but a gadget that to me requires more time to set up and do things where I could have done them the old fashion way in half the time and a far less steps. To me I feel the tool is not worth the time or effort.

Andy B

for the 35-40 bucks they are charging, those little plastic clips better come clipped to a case of beer or something. I still can't justify buying those things and I buy alot of useless crap for tying (just ask my friends)

[Jackster]

Those large, metal paper clips (clamps?) do almost the same thing and they're about 90% less expensive.

[Gnu Bee Flyer]

What pray tell is the magic tool .

[ducksterman]

Andy B,
Have you used it??

[LadyFisher]

Try this on the Magic Tool: [url=http://www.flyanglersonline.com/alcampbell/ac042604.html:b48ed]http://www.flyanglersonline.com/alcampbell/ac042604.html[/url:b48ed]

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LadyFisher, Publisher of
FAOL

[Ct Don]

LadyFisher,
I should have known that Al would have reviewed it and all that was necissary was a search. Thanks Al for another tidbit of info.



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Don

[Andy B]

Ducksterman:

I was given an oppurtunity this year to play with it and try before I buy at the Internation fly tying symposium this past Novemeber. I told them unless I could try it first money will not leave my wallet. So since I was tying with the GUild in that show they gave me a demo to go and try out. I played with this thing and did not like it. By the time I finally gotten the clip set up and went through the procedures, I could have done it better and faster the old fashion way. This is a gizmo that I feel is not worth the money and or time. Yes in fly tying there are some tricks and techniques that need to be learned and pacticed. I believe that fly tying is still keep it simple as possible. I could buy a nice pair of scissors or a Matarelli whip finisher that are very useful to me than this plastic contraption.

Andy B

P.S. This is my feelings on this tool for me. This tool might help others out. I will not knock others if they can use this tool and achieve nice looking flies. I just don't see the need or use in it for me.