Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Wednesday Wally World Fly Tying Zen








Tonight I took a cue from our innovative, brownliner, fly tying friend over at Singlebarbed and took a detour to the local Wally World in search of fly tying paraphernalia.

The big score of the night had to be the $10 spool holder from the sewing aisle. It was a major bonus that it will almost fit the top of the fly tying desk perfectly.

I also managed to pick up:
  • Enough eyes for 40 flies (.97)
  • Four different color skeins (40 yards) of let's call it "hemp nymph body material" ($1.97)
  • Enough foam for a gazillion crease flies in every color imaginable ($4.97)
  • A massive package of large metallic plastic "lace" ribbing material that looks as if it would be great on big Czech nymphs or salt water flies alike (around $3.00).

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4 Comments:

Blogger dsflyfishing said...

Now that is what I'm talking about. Nice score. Thanks for the heads up... I've been avoiding walking in that place for fear I might be recognized and have my photo splashed across the blogoshpere.

I admire your bravery

12:19 PM  
Anonymous KBarton10 said...

It didn't hurt much now did it?

All them gals in the aisles (especially the ones with blue hair) thought you cut quite the figure of a Man...

Hemp? I suppose if you picked an odd color and found no real use for it you could always smoke it.

You first.

1:29 PM  
Blogger Murdock said...

KB,

I figure the hemp flies could come in handy if you run into trouble on a brownline and need to trade with the natives for safe passage...

4:23 PM  
Blogger Pike fly-fishing articles said...

Your a man of my own heart,Mentioned a few weeks ago on my own blog about craft shops and the bargains that can be had from them. Must let you know that I have just dribbled all over my lap looking at that collection you picked up....thanks!

9:28 AM  

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