Lessons From The Lure Tying Master

[tack4]

went to snatcher's van this pm

 

the tack4's were going to get a lure tying lesson

 

Caitlin patiently watched as Snatcher demonstrated the art and my eyes were glued to every turn of the master's wrist and every tuck here and cut there

 

Caitlin was first to embark on a lure

 

 

the noise levels assosciated with my two kids was totally absent as caitlin concentrated and kyle was having a go at suduko for the first time

 

she was nearing the end of her lure and oblivious to the camera

 

 

when she was done she was so proud

My go under the watchful eye of the master went ok

Kyle swapped roles with Caitlin and began his instruction

 

he started slowly and with gentle hints and helping hands continued

 

again silence reigned

 

nearing completion

 

and finally..........................

 

 

 

 

 

Caitlin's....................................................................Dad's............................................................Kyle's

 

we cant wait to catch a nice pollack on them so come on weather give us a break

Edited November 6, 2005 by tack4

[blindog]

Well done Tacks hope you all get pbs with them ,i use them with great results up here Coalies are mental for them also had a few decent lyth as well.

 

Tight lines Tacks

 

Lenny

[stan4massey]

Nice ones guys, I`ve been trying my own salmon flies for twenty years and can still only manage a simple stoats tail with any profficiency.

 

Hope you get some good fish on them.

[David.W]

Your kids (and you) will be so happy when you get a fish on the lures you tied yourselves, can't wait for that report .

 

It's great that you are getting the kids into fishing (even if they do keep doing better than you )

[Snatcher]

Really enjoyed the lure tying session this afternoon. All 3 "apprentices" were very good and picked it up very quickly. Caitlin and Kyle showed great concentration and enthusiasm to the task in hand. In fact Caitlin was concentrating that hard she forgot to speak for a few minutes

 

I am just hoping they catch fish on the lures they made before they get them snagged up and lost because it will happen.

 

Also tied up a brooch for Caitlin in Stranraers colours. She immediately popped it into her jumper and I got a lovely hug and kiss in way of a reward.

 

Well done Andrew and Tracy you have done a fine job in raising two brilliant kids

 

Back over to the Mull again in two weeks so they may get an advanced tying lesson next time.

 

Well done tack4.misstack4 and littletack4

[fisherman]

Great stuff. Nice to see the concentration on the kids faces.

Keep up the good work in teaching Dad how to catch fish.

Dave

[Snatcher]

Thinking of doing a deal with Caitlin and Kyle - lure tying lessons in exchange for fishing lessons

 

Next lesson will be bodies,ribbing,tails and wings

[gannet]

Great post Andrew,just one question. How did you manage to keep Snatcher sober for the lure tying session?

[A Norfolk Boy]

The real skill is doing it with your eyes closed!

[Snatcher]

So you did notice then. Its a ninja trick and I am sworn to secrecy about it