AAPGAI Instructor

Paul Little

About Paul Little

  • Double Hand Master
  • Fly Dressing Master
  • Single Hand Advanced

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Articles by Paul

Making Fly Tying Wax

Paul Little

Tying wax is not a dubbing wax; it is used for its adhesive properties only. However one can use it for touch dubbing or misting the fur onto a waxed thread. Equipment required: Stainless Steel Pan. Silicone tartlet/ice cube tray; not too large a diameter Digital weighing scales. Ingredients required: Rosin Beeswax, as light in...

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Fly Dressing – A few helpful tips in dressing spiders

Paul Little

Remember to keep the Pearsall’s silk out of sunlight; one it can fade the colour and two, it will degrade and become “brittle” i.e. it will snap very easily when used. Use a good quality tying wax i.e. one that is reasonably pliable with good adhesive properties. Using was should only require one run down...

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Fly Dressing – Tips on dying and stripping Peacock quills

Paul Little

Dying the quills Equipment required Stainless Steel Pan. Clear acetic acid (vinegar) or citric acid (much more concentrated than acetic acid) Water Dye, in this case Turmeric (Veniard’s dyes are very good) Heat source (portable electric plate) Small tongs Kitchen role Dying the eyes Add water to the pan followed by the clear vinegar or...

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