New tying gadgets
Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2023 9:54 am
I recently bought a couple new tools (toys), and I'm looking forward to playing around with them.
The first tool is a dubbing loop spinner by Stonefo tools. I've had this on my wishlist for a while, and finally bought one. I have really enjoyed tying with other Stonfo tools. This dubbing loop twister feels really well made. I like the proportions (length of handle and spring steel arms). Should make it easy to wrap the loop after twisting materials together.
The second tool is a "Material Guard" made by SMHAEN. Dakota Angler recently started selling this tool, and I could not wait until Christmas to get one.
Top down view of tool sitting on my tying table.
END ON VIEW (partially closed to show how curved loops surround hook shank):
FULLY CLOSED TOOL (notice the small gap between the closed loops - this gap allows the tools to be moved past the tying thread and/or hook shank)
TOOL HOLDING A SMALL WET FLY
The first tool is a dubbing loop spinner by Stonefo tools. I've had this on my wishlist for a while, and finally bought one. I have really enjoyed tying with other Stonfo tools. This dubbing loop twister feels really well made. I like the proportions (length of handle and spring steel arms). Should make it easy to wrap the loop after twisting materials together.
The second tool is a "Material Guard" made by SMHAEN. Dakota Angler recently started selling this tool, and I could not wait until Christmas to get one.
Top down view of tool sitting on my tying table.
END ON VIEW (partially closed to show how curved loops surround hook shank):
FULLY CLOSED TOOL (notice the small gap between the closed loops - this gap allows the tools to be moved past the tying thread and/or hook shank)
TOOL HOLDING A SMALL WET FLY