Are There Any Tiers Here?

[ScottP]

Even with the advent of YouTube and all the tying videos there, other tying forums, like the ones at Washington Flyfishing and U.K. Flyfishing still have a great deal of participation from tyers of all levels of ability. If people are willing, there’s no reason this place couldn’t see a resurgence.

Regards,
Scott

[jcampbell]

Scott, what brought that on? There are plenty of us who have been tying for years, but not handy with the camera and all the lighting issues. I look at all yours and others posts and they are very good, thank you. However I don't agree with all the dying you do and won't start that effort. By the way, do you still need some nature barred wood duck? Lastly, what do you recommend doing to generate enthusiasm on this site?

[ScottP]

Scott, what brought that on? There are plenty of us who have been tying for years, but not handy with the camera and all the lighting issues. I look at all yours and others posts and they are very good, thank you. However I don't agree with all the dying you do and won't start that effort. By the way, do you still need some nature barred wood duck? Lastly, what do you recommend doing to generate enthusiasm on this site?

I just hate to see this forum dry up like it has over the past few years. As for the photographic issues, as I said earlier, a lot of cell phones people have now days can take decent pics, certainly good enough to display ones work here, which we’d all like to see. I’m no pro, but I can get some decent pics with my old Canon using an Ott light + 2 clamp-on lights (LED), and a piece of grey craft foam as a background. This shot was taken on a road trip but the basic setup is the same wherever I tie (it’s geared towards tying so I haven’t added any fancy diffusers or reflectors; the photos are just a byproduct).



Don’t know what would generate participation/enthusiasm here; I had hoped some of the stuff I submitted would encourage others to join in but that doesn’t seem to be the case. If folks choose to sit on the sidelines and just watch, that?s their choice; too bad because it’s a lot more fun to be on the business end of the vise, sharing what one can.

Regards,
Scott

Ps - I am always in need of wood duck; any and all would be greatly appreciated

[tedshuck]

Scott,
I have really enjoyed all the SBS posts you have made and the other flies as well. I must admit that I have been somewhat intimidated by the photography requirements. I appreciate you posting your set up and it does inspire me to post some photos. Hopefully I can keep some of this enthusiasm when we finish our house move in another month and I am able to unpack all my tying stuff.
Thanks for the prodding,
Ted

[ScottP]

I appreciate you posting your set up and it does inspire me to post some photos.

Ted,

If you look at Norm?s setup you?ll see it?s similar (although neater) in it?s simplicity, and his results speak for themselves.

Regards,
Scott

[AllenOK]

My fly boxes are full enough for me to go harass the Bluegill. I don't loose that many flies. My job has picked up, so work takes most of my day right now. As a result, I haven' tied a fly in a few months.

At the same time, I do not have proper lighting to take decent pics. I have a good point-and-shoot, and should be able to manage with my new cell phone.

My apologies. I do check in from time to time. I really do like looking at the fly porn.

[The Chronicler]

Like Allen, I have tied flies for about 50 years, have more flies than I can use if I had another lifetime, which I don't. There was a time when FAOL was one of the few online websites but that was long, long ago. I keep this site open so that people can share their ideas and talents, but I'm not certain that we will see a return to the "good old days" any time soon.