Comments on: The Booby

By: George tanoos

George tanoos — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 13:46:07 +0000

would like to order the plastazote tubes. do you have a websight for them.

By: DaveC

DaveC — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:39:54 +0000

Hi Calum
good to hear from you. Booby tubes should be easy to find on the internet.
Steve Parton sells blocks( 6″x 4″) under the name of plastazote in various colours. There are tools available to attach to electric drill to cut out cylinders. I have been using a cut up piece out of an old car aerial for years. Not as good as drill but adequate for my needs.
I only have a very old price list which I use for reference.
I think his e-mail is spartonfly@btconnect.com. He is loud, abrupt but can be helpful. He is running the business down.
Hope this helps
Dave C

By: Calum

Calum — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 20:21:07 +0000

Hi, Dave, I am having trouble finding cheap “booby tubes” can you cut your own, if so what with.

By: Woolybugger

Woolybugger — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 05:32:34 +0000

I’m from British Columbia and fish out stillwaters for trout. The Booby is used by some of use here and in my view it is one of the best flies around. I use primarily black “boobs” but white is also very effective.

By: rosco

rosco — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 23:35:53 +0000

hi m8 been tying for 20 years and really enjoyin your web page .have picked up a few hints keep up the good work

By: The Green Reel Man

The Green Reel Man — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:36:43 +0000

Hello Dave and thanks for the advise for the balsa wood on the poppers i have some on order hope it works. Can you do a vidio on a popper with balsa? Visit my website at http://www.greenreelman.webs.com Thank You and keep up the excellent work
The Green Reel Man

By: DaveC

DaveC — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:33:48 +0000

Hi Mayfly
sorry about the lack of flies, I have my hands full dealing with the estate of the the late great Mick Gollop, a friend for over 55 years. His views on fishing? I quote ‘ use a bleeding hand grenade mate.’
My bunker( flytying den) is like an ice box at present and is full of all the gear from the adjoining room which is being refitted.
Dont worry ‘I will be back’
DaveC. and the Team

By: mayfly

mayfly — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:22:17 +0000

dave we need more videos

By: The Green Reel Man

The Green Reel Man — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 01:31:57 +0000

Hello Dave i was wondering if you could do one on a popper? I make them out of cork the old way but i don’t know if its right. You have tought me alot and i like watching you tie flies. When people ask me were i learned i tell them about your site and thats were i learned keep up the excellent work try to do a popper. Thanks
The Green Reel Man
Edward Dowell

By: Carlg

Carlg — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 15:36:52 +0000

Hi Dave
I have just across your website and feel it is wonderful and very educational!
I have been tying for many years, I am self tought, originally from John Goddard’s book, “Super Flys of Still water”. Interestingly, I personaly find my half hitch with the open point on the scissors is much faster and you don’t have to cut the thread until the fly is finished.
Keep up the good work!
Carl