lethfisher Posted October 30, 2007 Posted October 30, 2007 As it is nearing Xmas gift time I am thinking of tieing up some flies for a shadow box kinda thing for my dad. Do you guys have any suggestions on what kind of flies I should tie for it? I want something fairly attractive and neat looking like a stimulator pattern or a big hopper pattern like a club sandwich. I think tying a tiny BWO or an odd looking nymph might not be the best way to go. I have looked on the net and a lot have rediculously large pike or bass patterns, also classic streamers like the ones SJW ties seem to be popular but I don't know how to tie them! Thanks guys! Quote
Flytyer Posted October 30, 2007 Posted October 30, 2007 What kind of flies does he like? I'm sure that he'll like whatever you make up because you are putting a part oyf you into it which in my book is more meaningful than any store bought item. Quote
walker1 Posted October 30, 2007 Posted October 30, 2007 Did you buy a shadow box or make one? Thinking of this myself. Where can you buy one? Quote
Flytyer Posted October 30, 2007 Posted October 30, 2007 Did you buy a shadow box or make one? Thinking of this myself. Where can you buy one? Micheal's usually has them but making yourself is better in my opinion Quote
lethfisher Posted October 30, 2007 Author Posted October 30, 2007 Micheal's usually has them but making yourself is better in my opinion I haven't bought one yet, I am in Slave Lake right now so there isn't much option other than WalMart lol Hopefully I will be in Lethbridge soon to go to Micheals. Is it hard to make your own though? I am thinking of making it for the grandparents as well, so bigger is better probably. My dad's favourite pattern is a black ant so I guess one of those can go in there. Thanks! Quote
Flytyer Posted October 30, 2007 Posted October 30, 2007 I haven't bought one yet, I am in Slave Lake right now so there isn't much option other than WalMart lol Hopefully I will be in Lethbridge soon to go to Micheals. Is it hard to make your own though? I am thinking of making it for the grandparents as well, so bigger is better probably. My dad's favourite pattern is a black ant so I guess one of those can go in there. Thanks! Depends if you have a knack for working with wood....Only you can answer that question for yourself Quote
admin Posted October 30, 2007 Posted October 30, 2007 Streamers always look good framed up. You don't need to tie huge ones, but even a mickey Finn onder glass looks nice. Ikea has some good frames for flies. I've always had a hard time finding just the right box. You might want to talk to Glen (glenbow) about some of the shadow boxes he has. He has a pretty good selection and I think he even has some Devlin originals framed up somewhere. Quote
Din Posted October 30, 2007 Posted October 30, 2007 this is a great idea! saves me from trying to find something for my dad and grandparents!! Quote
SanJuanWorm Posted October 30, 2007 Posted October 30, 2007 I'll do custom tying shadow boxes for anyone if they wanna pay me. This winter I hope to have 20 boxes done up with 2 flies per box. Quote
ladystrange Posted October 31, 2007 Posted October 31, 2007 those are pretty dave. michaels has a good selection of shadow boxes. i prefer the classic salmon flies, but nice damsels or dragon flies look pretty cool under glass too Quote
lonefisher Posted October 31, 2007 Posted October 31, 2007 Sweet mounts SJW those are killer The were my first 6 attempts (one is not visable) at the whole salmon flyish thing. They turned out pretty well so I added them to gifts for my family. I came up with the plate mount idea when I discovered i was not gonna be able to find shadow boxes in time. I actually really liked the way they turned out. They were pretty well recieved but then again my family have not seen flys of Daves caliber. My only regret is that I did not have any JC...... man do I like that look. Quote
lonefisher Posted October 31, 2007 Posted October 31, 2007 PS the spider man stickers and puppy pics are not mine I took the pics in the room with the best light Quote
ladystrange Posted October 31, 2007 Posted October 31, 2007 PS the spider man stickers and puppy pics are not mine I took the pics in the room with the best light a shameless lie. you probably have puppy and kitten pics decorating every room it's ok, you dont have to be embarassed. Quote
lonefisher Posted October 31, 2007 Posted October 31, 2007 Busted....... LOL actually thats my roommates room I swear..... not that i have anything against puppies Anyhow my point was with a bit of time and work I'm sure you can make a great gift for your family. heres a couple better pics. This one here was my favorite of the bunch but I never really managed to get a great pic of it. Quote
SanJuanWorm Posted October 31, 2007 Posted October 31, 2007 Nice floss work buddy. I like the colors in the first one. Quote
lonefisher Posted October 31, 2007 Posted October 31, 2007 Yeah thanks.... I kinda still have some confusion with some of the techniques used for the floss and tinsel work as well as cheeking material ect. I may bug you with some questions some time as I have a pak or size 1 partridge of redditch bartleet traditional SF Hooks that have been haunting me all summer. No time for that kinda tying. But not now i'll quit poachin this thread Quote
CDone Posted November 5, 2007 Posted November 5, 2007 I did a couple of these for silent auction prizes, pretty easy to put together, frames from Micheals, ceramic tile cut for the back, and a peice of driftwood from the river. have also done a few with river rocks glued in a pile and the flies (mostly steelhead patterns) mounted on the rocks. Colin Quote
Lundvike Posted November 6, 2007 Posted November 6, 2007 Ok so I had a thought ( first in a week) I was wondering does anyone know where to get cheap cork rod handles? I was thinking of doing a deep photo frame with a quarter round of cork handle in the bottom of it with a few flies stuck in it. I was thinking of doing one of these for my dad for christmas with a photo of the pond near his house where I grew up fishing. Quote
Flytyer Posted November 6, 2007 Posted November 6, 2007 If it's cork you really want does it have to be rod handles, you could try corks from wine bottles, not as big I know but you could use a perspective kind of arrangement to pull it off. Quote
admin Posted November 6, 2007 Posted November 6, 2007 You can also find small corks at craft shops. I've used them to mount some flies before. Quote
lonefisher Posted November 6, 2007 Posted November 6, 2007 R and D hardware here in canmore has sheeted cork.... bout 3/8th" thick. You would have to figure away to cleanly cut or burn the circle out though..... must be a place in cangary that has that sorta stuff as well. Quote
Lundvike Posted November 7, 2007 Posted November 7, 2007 SO know that I have completely hijacked this thread. I just want it to resemble a handle, how does one shape cork if I was to buy some from a hobby store? Quote
lonefisher Posted November 7, 2007 Posted November 7, 2007 Just let me clarify you want it to resemble a rod handle? Quote
lonefisher Posted November 7, 2007 Posted November 7, 2007 Anyways I am pretty sure I see what you mean and if you wanted something to resemble a cork grip I would simply order one maybe slice in half length wise if frame depth is a concern.... regardless you will need a deep frame. heres a link to the cabelas rod building selection of cork product and stuff..... I would think that something outta there might suit your needs....... http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/template...rentId=cat20431 Quote
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