wayne
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Reduce WastageWhen using fritz etc I used to cut a couple of inches from the spool/card and tie in and use as normal, only trouble was I always ended up with a length of fritz etc left over which was to short to use again. If like me you hate to waste stuff this tip could come in handy.
Instead of cutting a length of it and then tying it in, just tie it in still attached to the spool/card, wrap as normal, tie off & then cut it. This way means you use only whats needed and end up with no more bits of material that can not be used for anything.
Another useful tip I now use on my micro straggle fritz is to take it from the card and wrap it onto an empty spool, I then attach the spool to a large bore bobbin holder and use as if I am using thread. I find it gives me more control with my wraps. Afraid it doesn't work with the denser fritz as the tube on the bobbin holder is not large enough.
Happy tying.
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tack4
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great idea wayne i use some older bobbins for neater use for copper wire, flosses and fine silver n gold tinsels
allows for much better control when tying as you have witneded with my improved efforts in fly swap 
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wayne
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Thats what the forums all about, swapping ideas for the benefit of all.
I wouldn't call them efforts mate, they are very well tied buzzers, I would be proud of them anyway.
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alimar
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what i do to save materials ,, is to put fritz in a small plastic bag ,, like the bag the fritz comes in, and just feed it out .
Mind you Mr Brown , mentioned today that hes going to ban plastic bags
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