Mike G Posted October 19, 2010 Report Share Posted October 19, 2010 Who is using them? What is your experience? Some have rigged them using BBQ rotisserie motors. Since I do not own a motor of any kind, here is my take for someone starting from scratch. I figure you can save some $$ jury rigging something on a motor you have. But putting it all together from scratch is not so attractive when there is a ready to go $39.95 unit out there that also includes hardware for rod finishing. DIY enthusiasts may have another take. Here is what I found so far: Good: Rod finishing rotator from Netcraft, $75. Pro: can be used for rod building also. Con: have to make adaptor for flies. Better: BBQ rotisseries from Walmart $25-$75. Pro: can be used for grilling. Con: have to make adaptor for flies. Best: Cabela's Stonefly Fly/Jig Dryer-$40. Pro: ready to go; can be used for rod building also. Con: can't be used for grilling. http://www.cabelas.com/product/Fishing/Fly-Fishing/Fly-Tying/Tools-Vises%7C/pc/104793480/c/104721480/sc/104340780/i/103884480/Stonefly-FlyJig-Dryer/743665.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Ffishing-fly-fishing-fly-tying-tools-vises%2F_%2FN-1100441%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_103884480 I just added the dryer to my Cabela's wish list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanH Posted October 19, 2010 Report Share Posted October 19, 2010 Mike, The $39 dryer seems like the best option.The time spent finding parts and building a homemade dryer could be used to fish or tie more flys. Van Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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