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Post by tuniwes on Sept 19, 2005 16:23:54 GMT -1
My thanks to Hoppy for opening up this section on the forum and enabling me to showcase my work. For those of you that don't know me I have been offering high quality snake flies on Ebay for the past two seasons and have shipped to all corners of the country I have recently closed the Ebay shop as the season is drawing to a close. Over the course of the close season I plan to open up my own web site where I will be able to develop the snake fly theme further and will also be offering some of the hard to find tradional flies on singles and doubles that you won't find at Sportfish etc. I know that a lot of members tie their own flies and I welcome the opportunity to discuss/exchange ideas with those that do. In the meantime my patterns can still be viewed at: www.flickr.com/photos/13436759@N04/show/I only use top quality materials, AA grade jungle cock, Metz hackles, Kamasan B990 hooks etc and tie each fly myself. More details to follow but please feel free to contact me at: finylas@yahoo.co.uk to discuss any requirements/questions you may have Thanks Ian
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Post by Jon T unplugged on Sept 20, 2005 13:49:21 GMT -1
All I can say is good luck in the venture matey - I've seen the flies (cracking) and the passion you have for them
Pob luc
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Post by Mike Connor on Dec 15, 2005 15:56:44 GMT -1
Looks like top class stuff. If I didn´t tie my own, I would be tempted to buy some.
Lots of luck with the venture.
TL MC
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Post by tuniwes on Mar 4, 2006 16:31:05 GMT -1
I have taken advantage of the new yahoo blog 360 beta which has enabled me to set up a simple blog dedicated to snake flies. It is not yet fully completed but click the following link for a preview uk.blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-aUgzL3Y3cqjGccVf0eIH I can be contacted via PM or email to finylas@yahoo.co.uk for further details Thanks Ian
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Post by silverinvicta on Mar 4, 2006 22:02:04 GMT -1
i,ve been tying my own for pushing 50 years and "I AM SERIOUSLY TEMPTED TO BUY SOME"......bl***dy good luck...lovely work. John.
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Post by elwyman on Mar 4, 2006 23:21:30 GMT -1
i,ve been tying my own for pushing 50 years and "I AM SERIOUSLY TEMPTED TO BUY SOME"......bl***dy good luck...lovely work. John. I've tied a few myself John, but Ian's snakes are well worth a try - they worked well for me last season.
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Post by sewinbasher on Mar 11, 2006 10:34:47 GMT -1
Very nice flies. I have tied my own snakes for years but they are so much of a pain to tie that I might just be tempted when my stock runs down.
Good luck with the venture! I'll certainly point others to the site.
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Post by tuniwes on Mar 11, 2006 16:48:33 GMT -1
Very nice flies. I have tied my own snakes for years but they are so much of a pain to tie that I might just be tempted when my stock runs down. Good luck with the venture! I'll certainly point others to the site. Thanks for that SB, I appreciate the feedback Ian
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Post by Hoppy on Mar 11, 2006 22:58:29 GMT -1
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Post by silverinvicta on Mar 11, 2006 23:21:59 GMT -1
I have only looked at Ians pages Hoppy, very nice layout, easy to read, good descriptions,when i look at the rest of the site i've no doubt it will be as good.excellent. Silverinvicta.
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Post by sewinbasher on Mar 12, 2006 9:03:17 GMT -1
Very nice flies. I have tied my own snakes for years but they are so much of a pain to tie that I might just be tempted when my stock runs down. Good luck with the venture! I'll certainly point others to the site. Thanks for that SB, I appreciate the feedback Ian I don't know if you find this but one snag I find with snakes is that they are very light and rather than use a sinker to get them down I sometimes slide a length (or two) of lead wire inside the braid to give the fly a bit of weight without destroying the essential action and flexibility.
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Post by silverinvicta on Mar 12, 2006 9:25:58 GMT -1
Hi S.B., I sometimes wondered if i used weight what the effect would be, i found bead chain eyes mounted under the head work best for me, but for a heavier weight i,ve been thinking of lead core trolling line instead of braid, i definatley have one somewhere, its whether i will chop it up or will i use it again for trolling? it was expensive.i may try for one on ebay,any one else with any ideas, i much prefere to use a fast sink leader but i know what you mean when you want to get down deep fast. best of luck John P.
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Post by elwyman on Mar 12, 2006 21:22:52 GMT -1
I fished some of Ian's snakes on the Conwy last year, on an intermediate line, adding a fast sinking braid in higher water conditions. My own feeling is that it is better to use a light fly with a sinking line, rather than weighting the fly itself.
Only problem I've had with snake flies is the durability of the mylar - sharp teeth, or careless unhooking with forceps in the dark, can soon damage it. Anyone tried varnish or something similar to protect the mylar?
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Post by Teifi Terrorist on Mar 14, 2006 11:49:30 GMT -1
The site looks great Tuniwes - cracking looking flies, what sea-trout could resist Tied 11 snakes up last night, and for those of you that haven't tried to yet you will understand why Tuniwes' flies are a firm investment! They take bloody ages, well, to do them right anyway. You haven't by any chance got a sweat shop running over there have you Tuniwes? Will take 100 mounts ;D TT
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Post by Teifi Terrorist on Mar 14, 2006 11:55:55 GMT -1
Sewinbasher; try heavier braid - I use 30lbs stuff, slightly thicker but also slightly stiffer.
Silverinvicta; as for the weight problem, something I use to great effect is tungsten putty. I use this for grayling fishing in winter, but also for sea-trout fishing.
Try rolling a small amount by the head of the fly, or on the hook, or a bit of both to even it out (on the hook is probably best though). Alternatively, if you taper your cast, put a small piece on the knot between the 2 lengths.
Tungsten putty is used by the carp guys, it's similar to airflo di-do, but a lot heavier and, unfortunately, more expensive (around £5 for a small chunk - but it's re-usable, so lasts for ages).
TT
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Post by tuniwes on Mar 14, 2006 11:57:58 GMT -1
The site looks great Tuniwes - cracking looking flies, what sea-trout could resist Tied 11 snakes up last night, and for those of you that haven't tried to yet you will understand why Tuniwes' flies are a firm investment! They take bloody ages, well, to do them right anyway. You haven't by any chance got a sweat shop running over there have you Tuniwes? Will take 100 mounts ;D TT 11 in one session is pretty good going TT. Do you want some work? ;D ;D
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Post by Teifi Terrorist on Mar 14, 2006 12:19:32 GMT -1
11 in one session is pretty good going TT. Do you want some work? ;D ;D Errrr, well - tied 11 mounts last night! Ah well, most of the hard work done now Need to get tying, season nearly here! TT
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Post by ryanol on Mar 14, 2006 18:39:05 GMT -1
just another person saying how amazing ians flies are ;D
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Post by silverinvicta on Mar 14, 2006 21:18:46 GMT -1
Hya TT , i have some putty , and it gets the fly down,but...its always in the back of my mind that its not neat enough ( the confidence thing ) and i,ve never fished it long enough to give it a proper go, i've never used it for sewin only on the res. I will give it a good try this year if i could take a fish i would be happier, John P.
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Post by Teifi Terrorist on Mar 14, 2006 21:26:50 GMT -1
Hi Silverinvicta, If you roll it neatly on the hook shank (e.g. where the thread is whipped around the treble to hold the mylar) it should look fine, and quite natural. You don't need much, as it sinks v.fast.
Also, if you use it further up the line, such as on the link between 2 sections of line then it is no more obtrusive than a swivel.
TT
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