Stay Organized: George Daniel's Fly Tying Materials and Tools Setup

[Kms]

I hadn’t seen this posted here, but as a beginner it’s just brilliant. This guy is a master, yet everything he uses fits into a single crate.

He shows how to organize what you have, as well as what tools and materials you do and do not need.

 

[nfrechet]

all good ideas

but ive been tying over 43 years and ive got my organization just the way i like it

every tyer is different than other tyers and should organize how they see whats best for them, not somebody else's way of organization

find a system that works for you

 

[Bamboozle]

all good ideas

but ive been tying over 43 years and ive got my organization just the way i like it

every tyer is different than other tyers and should organize how they see whats best for them, not somebody else's way of organization

find a system that works for you

Amen and ditto...!!!

 

[Kms]

all good ideas

but ive been tying over 43 years and ive got my organization just the way i like it

every tyer is different than other tyers and should organize how they see whats best for them, not somebody else's way of organization

find a system that works for you

That’s excellent, and I expect that other experienced folks are similar.

As a newb, I don’t yet have a system, and found his minimalist approach - arrived at after many years of experience - very appealing for its efficiency and budget friendliness. Also, I had posted this in the beginner section (where I still believe it belongs), but found it moved.

 

[Kyle]

i tie on my work bench. it works for me. i have all my materials hung up on a peg board so i can see it. i use to use a desk. but all the drawers were a mess. i keep my tools and vise in a caddy i built from scrap wood from other woodworking projects. or if its nice outside ill grab the caddy and some material and go tie on my porch or deck.

 

[CRB]

I have a similar set up GD all my tying materials and tools fit into
Plano 7771 tackle box and a small file storage box ( hakle).
I use the dining room table and everything is put away and cleaned up at the end of the night.

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[dudemanspecial]

That’s excellent, and I expect that other experienced folks are similar.

As a newb, I don’t yet have a system, and found his minimalist approach - arrived at after many years of experience - very appealing for its efficiency and budget friendliness. Also, I had posted this in the beginner section (where I still believe it belongs), but found it moved.

It is a minimalist approach for someone who fishes for a living and has every piece of gear imaginable. I would hardly call it minimalistic for a beginner.

Edit: wanted to add that it is a great video and thanks for sharing it.