Fantastic, Alan. You know my feelings on purple, but that hackle color is perfect.

Hey, don't be dissin' broccoli...

Very nice pattern.

The leaders are nice, but I think you should frame that diagram and hang it on the wall over your bench. I love the little rod down in the lower left-hand corner! Upstream v. downstream; I don't seem to have a lot of emotional investment in either discipline. I practice both on a regular basis, happ...

Those are great pictures, Doug! I wish our squirrels up here looked as good as yours. My question now is: How does one 'debone' a tail? I'd love to have that process explained.

You're on top of your game, Alan; those are spectacular.

I like learning new stuff; thanks for the video Dubbn.

Well, that's an intriguing pattern! I agree with Doug's reference to the Stewart DNA that runs through it. It reminds me of all the girls from the 80's; classic beauty, but with big hair.

Lol, I was wondering how long it would take you to focus in on those hooks! They're like, snecky on steroids...

All these years..., and I still can't tie a slip wing worth a damn. That is a beautiful tie, sir.

I had no idea they had a fire! What a shame, I hope they can recover.