Master Fly Tier

[rookie]

Just a curious type question. Who bestowes the distinction of Master Fly Tier and what exactly have they done to achieve that title?

[DG]

I think there is a thread or two about this in the BB archives. I suspect someone will dig it up and post the link soon.

But I am pretty sure it involves grasshoppers.

DG (humble student)

[J Castwell]

It sure as *&^% is not J Castwell!

[rookie]

bump

[Bamboozle]

I actually do. It's sorta like the International Star Registry

Send me $150 to:

You Too Can Be a Master Fly Tyer
P.O Box 2396
New York, NY 10001

Enclose the name of the fly tyer along with the check or MO.

I also can anoint you a master fly fisherman or caster for an additional $100.

BUT WAIT, order right now and get TWO Master Fly Tyer certifications for only $150! That's a $300 value!!

ORDER NOW and we'll include a Popeil Pocket Fisherman or a Bell & Howell Sonic Ear, for only shipping and handling!

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Just having fun with 'ya Rookie

[rookie]

Now that's funny Between that and JC's post, I had a much needed laugh. Thanks

[MarkKillam]

I actually do. It's sorta like the International Star Registry

Send me $150 to:

You Too Can Be a Master Fly Tyer
P.O Box 2396
New York, NY 10001

Enclose the name of the fly tyer along with the check or MO.

I also can anoint you a master fly fisherman or caster for an additional $100.

BUT WAIT, order right now and get TWO Master Fly Tyer certifications for only $150! That's a $300 value!!

ORDERT NOW and we'll include a Popeil Pocket Fisherman or a Bell & Howell Sonic Ear, for only shipping and handling!

Get yours TODAY!




Just having fun with 'ya Rookie

ROFL...thats is way too funny. Now if only I had the audio to go with it, it would be perfect

[J Castwell]

Old but might be close...
http://www.flyanglersonline.com/lighter ... toon2.html

[ducksterman]

I like that JC...if I owned a fly shop I'd definitely put it on the wall...and then the fun of filling it in

[DG]

I think the point some of us are trying to make is that this isn't a skill that is regulated by some governing body, who has the authority given to them by their membership and so forth to anoint masters. I suppose if there was a fly tying guild, with apprentices, and so forth...

Such a system only works if everybody buys into it, and acepts it as valid. As long as a large percentage of the people involved in the sport consider themselves independent of authority and regulation, there is no validity to defined status. You can call yourself the pope, but if nobody ELSE calls you the pope, what difference does it make?