Fly Tying EDC (Everyday Carry) - What's On My Desk? Ep. 2

In this Fly Tying Everyday Carry Video, Curtis Fry shows us what tools he has on his desk every time he's at the vise. Curtis has been tying flies for over 30 years, so even though a lot of his tying tools maybe dusty, he knows his stuff!

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[dougsmith]

Forty years ago I watched Lee Wulff tie a #18 spider using his fingers as the vice. Hook, feather, thread, fingers and a lot of experience. It was an honour to be in the presence of fly fishing “royalty.”

[jtcohen]

I use those exact hackle pliers and have used them primarily for wrapping biot bodies for instance on parachute adams abdomens. Now I’ll try them for hackles on flies like Renegades, etc.

[dougcook]

Thanks Curtis. I have used the same hackle pliers since I started tying in 1986. They are the simple wound spring type one in standard and one in midge size.

[guitargoddmw]

Yes, I use hackle pliers. I have the same C&F as in this video, and I got it for the same reasons stated. I love the little bit of give that they have, as well as the polished loop. It makes adding hackle very simple and easy.

[michaelshaw]

Good quality tools make tying flies soo much more precise. And lessens the chances of materials becoming troublesome. Other than the vice. Scissors and hackle pliers are two tools to never skimp on.

[michaelday]

In addition to the very basic spring loaded hackle pliers I have a Loon ergo hackle plier that I reach for more often than not. And I LOVE my Stonfo comb/brush tool.

[troutbum]

C&F hackle pliers all day long for me and I have been converted to that midge whip finisher for a few years now as well. I only use the standard size on flies with legs in the way of the head.

[ruthcoates]

I use hackle pliers but it’s hard to squeeze as I get older. Love the ones you have.

[TheEzzieboy]

I use hackle pliers, though not as much as I used to. Seems my tying leans more to streamers and poppers these days which, of course, call for hackle I can wrap by hand. I have several different types, including my first going back to 1961. Yup, Herter's. Only thing I have left from the Herter's days, except memories.

[bryanj]

I use a doran hackle plier and an old tiemco version . The Doran are very easy to use.

[FishfearmeStudios]

I'm excited to try the fly pole I just bought from you guys.

[ibookje]

My favourite bobbin holder is the one by Frank Materelli. I've got two of them. Since they are not available for some 15 years now, I have been searching for a similar style & size. I recently found it in the Tiemco ceramic midge tip. Very fine tube for precise wrapping, similar size and surprisingly affordable.

[gldead]

My hackle pliers are the old school ones that are like a roach clip!

[carlogert]

I need a pair like that but I am a big fan of hackle pliers esp for dries and buggers and when using smaller marabou to palmer.

[shelbybraman]

I don’t use hackle pliers that often, but would consider using the c&f tool since the risk of breaking materials is reduced.

[unionseen]

thoughts: 5 cheap bobbins beats 1 expensive bobbin several chap bobbins and one nicer bobbin with the most used thread (light colored thread that takes markers well)

[kylelewis]

I use hackle pliers for soft hackle flies and dubbing loops but not for pheasant tails

[Adipper]

No doubt C&F make many quality tools. Pursuant to your request, I like the J. Dorin Hackle pliers. One major driver for handling delicate soft hackles and/or after shaft filoplumb feathers is the weight of pliers. The Dorin pliers are lightweight and hold true.

[thomasw_]

Surprised not to see the Swiss Multi-tool or CDC-clamp in your EDC fly tying tools.

[davidnix]

I use hackle pliers… the same C&F shown.