I do the same and include leaders and tippet! Support the local shops! And it helps in getting a little info if you're new to the area or just haven't been there in a while..I will always buy a few+ flies from shops that are located in destination locations. I love to support local small businesses. I will fish a couple and always keep one as a reference especially if they catch fish. Then I will tie my own. After 50+ years I have a lot of materials. If I do not I buy materials from the local shop. Still not sure about purple color though...
What a great idea. I gotta make one of these for my norvise!I always hold them, @jasmillo style. And like @mcswny I take care not to put my eye out.
As far as caddies, you can do better for tools you need to keep handy with a drill and piece of wood trim.
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I've got some safety glasses I can send you.. or save myself when I use the scissors in the hand while trying trick.. just don't scratch any itches, or pick your nose and you'll be okay! LOL!Oh hell no! If I tried that I'd be blind by the end of the evening. I have to wear safety glasses just to pick my nose.
I hold mine the same way as here saves on searching for them.Have acquired more than a few tools over the years. Joined a fly swap and will tie this weekend! Will also tie some of Lelands poppers and some intruders. Red and black, green and black and black and blue! I really shouldn't ever buy flies with all of the stuff I have... but know I will..
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