Alabama River Fishing

Fishbum · Last edited by Fishbum on Sun May 13, 2012 3:57 pm; edited 1 time in total

The first time I saw one of these, long before I ever considered trying to tie my own stuff, I said...kinda like Gene Simmons in Christine Sixteen..."I've got to have you". So, when I ran across a good deal, and Uncle Sam gave me some bread back, I went for it...

It comes with everything one would need, in a nice, neat package. It all fits in a C&F waterproof fly box. You get the vise, bobbin, scissors, hair stacker, dubbing twister, half-hitch tools, whip finisher, bodkin/dubbing brush, hackle pliers, hair comb, and a magnetic hook pallet.

All the tools are top-end, hefty, and very well made.

The vise is pretty small, but adequate. It has course/fine adjustments to hold the hook. I figure this thing is really geared toward tying small trout flies, but the manual says it will hold up to a 3/0 hook.

To test it out, I tied up a Redfish Candy on a size 2. The jaws held surprisingly well.

The vise/base is pretty dang stable for its size. I was pleased, as I only needed to steady it when I wrapped the thread tight. I do the same thing with the Renzetti, so no biggie.

My only complaint is the bobbin hanger is really close to the jaws, so there's not a lot of room to work with a bigger pattern. Oh well, you can't have everything...where would you put it?

Overall, I'm pleased. I see this getting some good use.
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kreekn · Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 1:43 pm Post subject:

That is some baller gear, right there. Fly looks tasty, too.
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Nice...for sure.

Purple Squirrel · Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 3:11 pm Post subject:

Sweet setup.
I hope you are tying a bunch of those for the Bayou Bash, I'll need to bum some flies Rolling Eyes

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jdavis22 · Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 3:23 pm Post subject:

nothing wrong with the vise set or the fly. Who makes it?
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Fishbum · Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 3:49 pm Post subject:

C&F Design Marco Polo Fly Tying System. And, no I didn't pay MSRP.

I'll be tying up several of those. It's a pattern that I ripped from a guy who I've ordered from. It's supposed to be Redfish killer. I'll be doing some up in this color, black with both purple & chartreuse heads, and chartreuse with pink & red heads. Those are his big sellers. We'll see...
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ChazHut · Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 4:54 pm Post subject:

How dare you post this right above my little beginners tying kit! Haha. Sweet kit and case!

jeubank3 · Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 5:38 pm Post subject:

Holy Baby Ruth that msrp is more than all my tying supplies combined
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kreekn · Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 7:34 pm Post subject:

ChazHut

ChazHut · Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 7:46 pm Post subject:

Fishbum · Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 8:06 pm Post subject:

Totally unintentional, I assure you... Embarassed

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AUtrkyhntr · Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 9:01 pm Post subject:

According to one of the pics you're dipping Grizzly. It must've cost a small fortune.
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jdavis22 · Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 9:23 pm Post subject: