Written on October 13th, 2008 , Fly Fishing Rods Tags:

Have you been tying flies and working or at least trying to work off the kitchen table or maybe even a card table in the back room. Let us get organized and make our fly tying more enjoyable and productive. There are several ways to do this but one of the fastest and easiest ways of accomplishing this task would be to pick your self up a fly tying bench. Think of having everything you need at you fingertips. Having a bench or a workstation where all your materials are organized and within easy reach will allow you to enjoy your fly tying even more. It is a fact that you will be able to produce more flies in less time once you are organized.Pedestal Base Fly Tying StationInvesting in a fly tying bench does not have to be expensive either. You can go with a simple yet affective platform like the Pedestal Base Fly Tying Station A great addition to any fly tiers collection. This extremely functional compact fly tying base is designed with everything you’ll need to organize frequently used tools and materials.

 

There are a number of holes in variety of sizes located around your work surface for tools, and routed trays designed to keep hooks and beads from falling to the floor. Perfect for use at home or on the road, the tray is compatible with any standard vise.

Oasis Fly Factory Bench

You may want to go with something a little more sophisticated like the Oasis Fly Factory Bench which is a beautiful hand-crafted tying bench made of solid oak with a clear lacquer finish. Unlike some cheaper benches, Oasis uses plenty of screws and glue no nails or staples to ensure years of dependable use.

It has ten-brass spool rods hold up to 20 spools of thread. There are thirty-one holes of various sizes, including a half-inch swing-lamp hole. These holes will allow you to place your tool out where you can see them yet keep them out of your way. The clear plastic trays are set against a white background that makes locating small beads and hooks a snap. This unit will also accommodate any standard vise.

Another bonus is the fact that it is made here in the USA.

Cahill Fly-Tying Bench

You may want to go up one more step with the Cahill Fly-Tying Bench it will organize your fly tying space without you really trying. This is a beautiful rock maple bench offers an organized work area to keep all materials and tools nearby. It will increase your fly tying productivity by saving you from having to search for tools or material. The bench top slides open to reveal a convenient divided storage area.

Willow Run Fly Tying Desk

For those of you looking for the supreme fly tying bench there is the Willow Run Fly Tying Desk The Willow Run Desk provides you with an organized space to tie the perfect fly from storage drawers to ample working space. This piece also makes a great writing desk. Made from birch and finished with cherry veneer and cast bronze drawer pulls, it folds down to become a rustic piece of furniture that will suit any room. This desk is constructed of solid Pine Wood and will last for generations.

Find your Fly Tying Bench Now!

Written on October 10th, 2008 , Fly Tying Tags:

Steeelhead fishing has started to pick up here in Idaho. With the cooler temperatures and some recent rains the steelhead are on the move. The Steelhead are now being caught throughout the entire salmon river. With the larger B-run steelhead showing up also, things are becoming interesting again.

The Clearwater River is probably your best bet if you are looking for the B-run Steelhead although there are a few showing up on the main stream of the Salmon River. I have caught a couple of the larger b-run fish just below Riggins. I am not sure how far up the river they have made it yet. (So much River to fish and so little time.)

Fall is my favorite time to fish for these magnificent fish. The water temperatures are relatively warm and the steelheads metabolism has not slowed do to the colder water. When you are, fortunate enough to hook into one they give you an excellent battle and as any of you know who have hooked one yourself, this time of year the steelhead become aerobatic when hooked. You can expect them to jump five or six times and they normally clear the water by a foot or more. Not to mention the fact that during this time of year the steelhead are excellent to eat. Your biggest dilemma will be which steelhead you are going to keep and which ones to release.

Drifting a medium sized corky with a small piece of shrimp and yarn has proven to be the most successful for me. However many steelhead anglers here locally are using a float and jig setup and are have good success with them as well. Like always we all have are preferred ways of fishing steelhead and right now, the main thing is just get on the river.

Written on October 9th, 2008 , Fishing Reports Tags:

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