Fly Tying on deployment

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 04 Aug 2014 09:40:27 -0400

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

CW5 Sam R. Baker — Mon, 04 Aug 2014 09:42:17 -0400

What is fly typing?

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

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 04 Aug 2014 09:45:25 -0400

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

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 14:16:28 -0400

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

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

SGT Tim Soyars — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 21:19:16 -0400

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