Rapala Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 I am thinking about trying one out. Any input? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe D Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 if you are talking about the fly fishing one, they are very handy. I made my own from a boot lace, wood beads from a craft store and a few swivels. they go for 30-50 bucks. I made mine for about6-7 bucks. I'll try to get a pic of it posted. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonn Graham Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 I almost have two alredy made. Just got to finish them up tonite. I will post pics tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronk Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 Making your own to save$ is a good idea.If you'd rather buy the Mayfly is a good one for about $30 and the one I have.I don't know why spin /baitcasters have never used them as they keep things needed in all kinds of fishing right at hand.While I do think they're overpriced like many things having to do with flyfishing,$100 flylines,$600 waders that will probably leak too,$500+ rod and reels etc,flyfishing is one of the few things I don't pinch pennies on.While I don't buy top of the line I don't bottom fish either especially when it comes to flylines & flyrods.Good rods can be had for under $200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonn Graham Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 Here are a couple of pics of the lanyard I made yesterday: The clip at the very bottom of the lanyard is there to clip the lanyard to your shirt so as to stop the lanyard from leaning out when the angler is bending over. Of course, those are snap swivels........four of them altogether Those black cylindrical pieces towards the top are neoprene/foam. Those are there to hold a few flies and/or dry flies after use. The top neck strap is made from the same material as the fly holders. The whole strap is made of leather. The beads are just cheapies from Wal Mart. I have another one in the works using a different material. Loads of fun making these. Matter of fact, last night, my kids got a kick out of making their own lanyard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshborton Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 Great pictures. I am definitely adding this to my winter project list. I think the lanyard may be THE most overpriced thing at the flyshop. It's always more satisfying to use gear you made yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonn Graham Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 I agree about the price of a lanyard. I could not believe how much $$$$ they want for a simple lanyard. That is why I decided to make my own. Nothing like using something that you made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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