Some killing flies!
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- Ron Eagle Elk
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Re: Some killing flies!
Dave, Here's a quick pic of my version of the Water Cricket in Primrose.
The hook is a Daiichi 1640, size 14; hackle, like yours is Starling, Primrose Pearsalls Gossamer for the body, ribbed with black Pearsalls.
The hook is a Daiichi 1640, size 14; hackle, like yours is Starling, Primrose Pearsalls Gossamer for the body, ribbed with black Pearsalls.
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Re: Some killing flies!
Troutmaddave, Howdy;
Ron does that to folks sometimes. As well as a few others on here.
Not to worry though, they'll help ya over the rough patches and
are more than willing to help you along the entire way. Oh! Ask tons
of questions you'll get bushels of responces.
hank
Ron does that to folks sometimes. As well as a few others on here.
Not to worry though, they'll help ya over the rough patches and
are more than willing to help you along the entire way. Oh! Ask tons
of questions you'll get bushels of responces.
hank
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of consecutive days I've stayed alive." George Carlin
- Ron Eagle Elk
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Re: Some killing flies!
Dave, Thanks, Mate. I tied that one a couple years back before my eyes went bad on me. Dressing a fly is much more difficult now. What Hank said. The folks here love to offer constructive criticism, helpful hints and flattery.
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Re: Some killing flies!
Like the sound of the flattery bit! My eyes are in a shocking state. I wear specks all the time and I have two prescriptions, one for daily wear and another for reading etc. when I'm at the vice I have to wear both pairs!!
What a pain, gives me headaches.
Went to a country fair yesterday at the local estate house, Lissadell House. Bought two books from the estate collection that furnishes the book/antique shop. First book; The Way of a Trout With A Fly by G.E.M Skues....€5.00. Second book; The Science of Fly Fishing for Trout by Fred.G.Shaw,F.G.S first edition 1925...€8.00
Great book , very happy with them
What a pain, gives me headaches.
Went to a country fair yesterday at the local estate house, Lissadell House. Bought two books from the estate collection that furnishes the book/antique shop. First book; The Way of a Trout With A Fly by G.E.M Skues....€5.00. Second book; The Science of Fly Fishing for Trout by Fred.G.Shaw,F.G.S first edition 1925...€8.00
Great book , very happy with them
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Re: Some killing flies!
So, the way the Euro is behaving of late, they are like US$2 books!?
Score!!
Looks like next time over I may have to sneak South of the border and ride your coat tails to find all the good second hand book stores and car boot (trunk for most of you) sales!
Score!!
Looks like next time over I may have to sneak South of the border and ride your coat tails to find all the good second hand book stores and car boot (trunk for most of you) sales!
"Listen to the sound of the river and you will get a trout".... Irish proverb.
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Re: Some killing flies!
The next time your over I would insist that you stay at my house and we could fish some of my beats. I have a 36' trailer in my garden that guests stay in
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Re: Some killing flies!
Thank you very much for the offer Dave, might just have to look in to that some more when the time comes.
Hope you cook a good fry for breakfast. One with black pudding and at least three varieties of bread? Fish all day until dark on one of those.
Oh- and I may get wobbly kneed around your Landie. You may even find me sitting in the drivers seat on odd occasions, day dreaming and pretend driving reliving past memories.
Hope you cook a good fry for breakfast. One with black pudding and at least three varieties of bread? Fish all day until dark on one of those.
Oh- and I may get wobbly kneed around your Landie. You may even find me sitting in the drivers seat on odd occasions, day dreaming and pretend driving reliving past memories.
"Listen to the sound of the river and you will get a trout".... Irish proverb.
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Re: Some killing flies!
What is black pudding? That's a new one on me.
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Re: Some killing flies!
Answer blood sausage. Hmmm. Interesting. Something I've never tried, but now on my "must try" list.
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