Fly Tying on deployment

2014-08-04T09:40:27-04:00

Wondering how many out there got in to fly tying on deployments? What materials did you bring? What patterns did you tie?

Response by CW5 Sam R. Baker made Aug 4 at 2014 9:42 AM

2014-08-04T09:42:17-04:00

What is fly typing?

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 4 at 2014 9:45 AM

2014-08-04T09:45:25-04:00

There was a recently retired guy who works up the Orvis in Manchester VT. I apologize I cannot recall his name. I bet an email to them would get you a great POC.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 5 at 2014 2:16 PM

2014-08-05T14:16:28-04:00

Sir do you remember if he was guard, reserve or active?

Response by SGT Tim Soyars made Aug 16 at 2016 9:19 PM

2016-08-16T21:19:16-04:00

Being a grunt, I fashioned a rod out of three M16 cleaning rods and tied a fly in a BDU pattern. But seriously, it was never an option for me. I have traveled to do medical/SAR coverage for adventure races in Virginia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Montana, North Dakota, British VI, and Alaska. I always had my gear. Cabela's has a nice travel kit. You can also order a box for your supplies. I use a large Plano tray for my supplies. Helps keep everything organized nicely. I usually tie the stuff I use a lot. San Juan worms, terrestrials, Wooly Buggers, etc. Nice to have a stock and not get caught up in tying during fishing season. Unless the weather sucks. I'd still rather fish in the rain. Love a challenge. I fish mostly for trout and small mouth. Here's the link to the kit at Cabela's. Not a bad kit for $40.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/fishing/fly-fishing/fly-tying/tools-vises|/pc/104793480/c/104721480/sc/104340780/i/103884480/cabela-s-standard-fly-tying-tool-kit/732298.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Ftools-vises%2F_%2FN-1100441%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_103884480