I just added two books to my library and I have more than a few fishing/tying videos, some of which are...duds.
Out of curiosity, I watched the trailer and some short clips of Wet Fly Ways and decided to order it.
Looking forward to it and thanks for the heads up.

Those are outstanding, Norm.
Well done!

Mike62 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 27, 2023 7:15 pm Lovely tie, Ray. It's like a Tup's that spent too much time in the sun. Nicely done!

That's funny, Mike
I first thought it looked like the Conover pattern that Bill Shuck tied.
Can't wait to see that in hand Ray!

I've been busy the last few days but keep going back to Waynes "ugly". I found a crane larva pattern hanging in a tree along a limestone stream in central Pa. several years ago. It didn't look like much but I stuck it in my box and forgot about it. While on another trip the river was blown...

Very nice, Wayne.
Those patterns have saved my butt more than once on blown out systems.
Dai-Riki #270?

Oh Yeah!
I ordered a prairie chicken skin earlier today and now I can't wait for it to get here.
Incredible tie there Bill!

Thanks Ray, They must still have a few skins as my order just went through.

Those are amazing and your spinners are something I will attempt to copy.
I've been chasing Drakes as they progress up a tail water system for a week and those flies would crush.

REE, Otto, I'm well aware that possession of certain feathers are prohibited and that's why I said found, not have. Theres a large dead elm tree along the river behind my house that is a favorite spot for a few eagles. They will preen while waiting for a fish to show and as a result, I find quite a ...

Otto, That definitely looks like a secondary wing feather and with that blue iridescent hue I would guess crow. And yes, there are crows in Japan and from pictures, they look more like our ravens here than our crows. I found a large primary from a Bald Eagle last Thursday while fishing the Beaverkil...