|
Post by ballingall512 on Mar 10, 2011 19:42:28 GMT
I was very kindly sent some tube fly materials to test and review from pro tubefly system Managing Director Morten Bungaard. The set I received contains a whole range of there tubes/weights/cones/conediscs etc. it also includes some cones not yet on there website that include a plastic style conedisc, and a vented plastic turbo style disc. Aswell as this was one of there tube needles, which unlike most has a nice flat tapered rear section to fit nicely into a standard vice. Here is a link to the website for those who want to take a look www.proflytyer.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&id=5&Itemid=61I'll post some pictures of the stuff in the set. later on this evening, and will do a full review of the products after I've tied some flies with them. A big thanks to Morten for sending them for me to try, and I can't wait to get tying on them. Dave.
|
|
|
Post by ballingall512 on Mar 10, 2011 21:17:58 GMT
Here are some of the products from the pro-tubelfy system. Starter kit, with a selection of pre-formed tubes/ weighted bodies/cones/discs etc. You can see from this picture the different colours of tubes available. and tubefly needle. Here are some of the brass disc cones (turbo style cones) which appear to have a far more practical shape than other tubrbo discs. these ones have a great taper towards the head which will make lift off far easier than fits turbo discs (I would think... testing required!!) some of the standard brass cones. soft plastic disc cones soft plastic vented disc cones.. I will be very interested to see how these cones make the flies swim. Tube bodies for the micro tube system.. you will see by the bottom one I have added one of the weighted bodies and the soft tapered hook holder to show how it is set up. Some of the different size and shaped weighted bodies. The larger one can be used on both the micro tube system and the larger tubes. Plastic proppellor blades (no fitments for these available yet) and some more of the soft rubber tapered hook sleeves. The system looks great from what I have seen so far, and very versatile. allowing you to add cones to both the front of a tube, and underneath the wing for lift or swimming action (if using a disc beneath the wing) The plastic tubes are moulded so have a slim diameter for tying on, and a larger one for a hook hold. this is designed to do away with the need for joining 2 different diameters of tubing with glue/thread and or a friction joint, which can create a week spot in the tube body. The only problem I can foresee is that the plastic tubes themselves seem a little soft. I would think that by using the tube bodies, rather than having a plastic tube body would sort out the stiffness issue. Only time will tell I suppose. I will tie some flies on them over the weekend, and as always your opinions will be appreciated. Dave.
|
|
|
Post by madkeen on Mar 10, 2011 21:22:39 GMT
Looks to be making a simple thing very complicated Dave
|
|
|
Post by ballingall512 on Mar 10, 2011 21:57:06 GMT
I think I'd have to disagree with that. The sytem is far from complicated, it appears dead simple to use, simply select the tube, add a w.eighted body if desired, then tie your fly and add a cone. no more complicated than using fits or eumer stuff, but I would think that this system is more versatile.. I'm only guessing just now as I havn't actually tried it yet.. time will tell ;D
|
|
|
Post by builnacraig on Mar 10, 2011 21:58:39 GMT
Looks like a very versatile system Dave.
How many knots can a tube with the propellor do? It may be able to make its own way back upstream at the end of the cast?
BnC
|
|
|
Post by ballingall512 on Mar 10, 2011 22:15:08 GMT
Looks like a very versatile system Dave. How many knots can a tube with the propellor do? It may be able to make its own way back upstream at the end of the cast? BnC Who knows brian ;D ;D just so long as it doesn't outswim the fish. While on the subject of the propellor blades, it would appear that they simply slip onto your leader and slide down to the tube, rather than being attacthed to the tube itself..
|
|
tyneytone
Forum Member
Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.
Posts: 784
|
Post by tyneytone on Mar 10, 2011 23:14:00 GMT
Looks to be making a simple thing very complicated Dave That was my first thought MK,not that I would want to stand in the way of progress/innovation at all,its a hobby in itself afterall Mind....,some of them turbo discy things look a bit like the reading lamps I've got in me caravan C'mon Dave,show us something tied with these to make us change our minds! ;D Propellers? ?? ;D Jings,you'll be putting Snut and Stingster oot of business if you're not careful
|
|
|
Post by underghillie on Mar 11, 2011 0:20:37 GMT
Give me a copper, brass or aluminium tube any day
|
|
|
Post by kingfisher on Mar 11, 2011 14:44:12 GMT
In my opinion, its taking the technical side of flee tying a step too far for all the difference that all that add on is going to make to a fish. Never mind the undoubted additional cost to tie a flee with this "equipment". Next it will be micro sonar devices that will emit a sound of a sprat or female salmon in disgress ;D sorry its just how I see it
|
|
vision
Forum Member
Posts: 106
|
Post by vision on Mar 17, 2011 19:17:48 GMT
i also have the starter pack from pro-tube fly, i think the way this guy has came up with this system is brilliant, i love tying flies on brand new products, i am not saying they will catch more fish ;D but morten has done well with this stuff. easy to use, and very well priced material.
anyone interested in seeing a fly tied on this system drop me a pm, and i will send one in the post.
cheers
v.
|
|
CB
Forum Member
Posts: 92
|
Post by CB on Mar 22, 2011 22:15:19 GMT
Looks good Dave, curious to see what you'll come up with I think the cones with the holes in them are meant to go in the back part of the fly? I've only used regular plastic cones in the back but it works great to kick up the wing and create turbulence, and thereby movement to the fly. The plastic props were a well guarded secret for (nightly) seatrout sessions Slip a propeller, a small pearl and a plastic turbo disc on your leader before you tie on a (big) tube that'll fish right below the surface and hold on to your rod real well
|
|
|
Post by salmonshrimp on Mar 22, 2011 22:31:23 GMT
Looks good Dave, curious to see what you'll come up with I think the cones with the holes in them are meant to go in the back part of the fly? I've only used regular plastic cones in the back but it works great to kick up the wing and create turbulence, and thereby movement to the fly. The plastic props were a well guarded secret for (nightly) seatrout sessions Slip a propeller, a small pearl and a plastic turbo disc on your leader before you tie on a (big) tube that'll fish right below the surface and hold on to your rod real well Alternative Propellers and tube stuff www.propellerfly.de/englisch/index.htm
|
|
|
Post by kingfisher on Mar 23, 2011 7:48:20 GMT
Surely this is getting like a flying condom or Abu Mepp etc with feathers on them.
|
|
mows
Forum Member
Posts: 38
|
Post by mows on Mar 23, 2011 8:07:38 GMT
I agree with you Kingfisher, any elitist fly only fisher that uses this, is effectively spinning. The only difference is the means of transport to the water. Not that ive anything against spinning. I much prefer fishing to casting.
Cheers
Mows
|
|
|
Post by underghillie on Mar 23, 2011 19:49:10 GMT
Surely this is getting like a flying condom or Abu Mepp etc with feathers on them. Can you no cast them then kenny
|
|