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decorative wraps
Posted by: mike brune (---.fidnet.com)
Date: July 04, 2010 11:31PM

What books or dvd's would you suggest for a beginner wanting to start decorative but wraps and also the bare minimum for tools?

Thanks

Mike

Mikes Custom Fly Rods

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Re: decorative wraps
Posted by: Steve Zayas (---.tmodns.net)
Date: July 05, 2010 12:49AM

Decorative wraps by billy vivona . I'm some what of a beginner and this book helps as it covers many aspects of dec wrapping includeing packin tips set up and how to handel challenges that are common to new wrappers. In sure when he see this post he will give you details and help you get set up.

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Re: decorative wraps
Posted by: Fred Yarmolowicz (---.hsd1.nj.comcast.net)
Date: July 05, 2010 01:41AM

Billys book is by far the easiest to understand. With out insulting him he is a bare bones guy , straight and to the point.He brings it down to a level that is easy to comprehend. Best $40 you will ever spend( or however much it is) .

Freddwhy (Rapt-Ryte)

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Re: decorative wraps
Posted by: Billy Vivona (---.nycmny.east.verizon.net)
Date: July 05, 2010 01:59AM

Bare minimum for tools = NERBs packing tool, double stick tape, popsicle sticks, paper towels. That's all I use,imo you dont' need anythign else except the know how/knowledge.

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Re: decorative wraps
Posted by: Barry Thomas Sr (---.hsd1.nj.comcast.net)
Date: July 05, 2010 10:16AM

Goto youtube, mudhole and anglers envy and check out the available videos

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Re: decorative wraps
Posted by: mike brune (---.fidnet.com)
Date: July 05, 2010 10:32PM

Thanks guys and Billy I ordered your book.

Mike

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