Mounting for framing?

[iamasmith]

I'm sure somebody else here must have tried this

I fancy doing a set of mounted flies for home and possibly for a relative. They are all probably going to be smallish trout flies and not huge salmon flies.

I was wondering if anybody had any tips on mounting them so that the mount is unobtrusive whilst allowing the fly to stand clear of the background so that the dressing sits naturally?

Cheers,

-Andy

[A. Fluker]

Around last July I emquired about the very same subject and received come very good advice. Suggest you check out the search facility which does work quite well.

Anyway in the meantime I settled on somne advice from overseas and used these things for my framing project.

Rubber Feet, Self Adhesive Bumpers, Door Bumpers, ? Eazi Stops

That is the one on the far right with the hook piercing and a tiny bit of epoxy to fix.

The fleas are still stamding where I placed them within the frame and job done but I think that other methods are more asthetic.

Hope that helps.

[wsbailey]

Marvin Nolte gave a talk I attended about the making of the Grainger Collection:
Profiles: Marvin Nolte
He mentioned that the flies were attached to the frame backing with a dab of clear silicone. It firmly holds the fly without any damage to it so it could be remove if desired. Bill

[iamasmith]

Thanks, I will have to check into that.

I found some references saying you need to be careful of acids in the glues etc. and the detrimental effect it can have on the fly materials over a period of time.

I also found a rather cool looking solution that I think looks like a winner to me.

Hot glue the hook point into a small hold drilled into a dowel..

These large flies have been mounted on small pegs made from wooden dowels. Create a small hole in the side of the peg and glue the hook point into it with a bit of hot melt glue. (picture) - Pegs - Pegs - Global FlyFisher

[maharg]

For small to medium trout flies, before you tie the fly, tie on a staple along the shank. Once the fly is finished push the staple through your card and fold back the legs.

Simpills.

[3lbgrayling]

The best solution I have seen was to tie the fly with a staple being included in the dressing then when finnished just push the staple into the backboard.

OOps ,beat me to it.

Jim

[maharg]

Originally Posted by 3lbgrayling

The best soloution I have seen was to tie the fly with a staple being included in the dressing then when finnished just push the staple into the backboard.

Jim

Do keep up dear boy!!!

[iamasmith]

Another great suggestion!, thanks

I was thinking about soldering a pin or a tac near the eye but that would make the finishing awkward.

[Fishtales]

You might find this helpful.

Dogma fly framing - Framing flies with few materials and easy methods - Global FlyFisher

[3lbgrayling]

The great thing about the staple is it is a 2 point fixing.

Jim