I got mine about a week ago, almost done reading it. I don't use a 2 handed rod, but the info is usable with a single handed rod as well. The pictures are marvelous. I'll be referring back to it regularly.

Beautifully tied and an excellent tutorial Ray! But then, you always do excellent tutorials.

Just ordered mine, can't wait to get it!

1 more book to order for my library.

It's a true floss and not so much a "thread"? I'm surprised to hear this because people seem to like it a lot. I suppose you can just tie in a length to wrap for your body and use regular tying thread for doing your hackle and head. Ephemera make a silk thread and silk floss. I have only ...

Hope you have great weather and an awesome time!

I've been using Ephemera silk for about 5 years. When I learned about Spiders and Soft Hackles from a presentation by John Shaner, I started my pursuit for Pearsall silk. I got to the dance too late. In the process I found Ephemera. I can't compare it to Pearsall, but others say there is no comparis...

Good book, I have it in my library.

Nice score, congrats. The smallest rod I have is a 7'6" 3W. Enjoy your new toy!

You're gonna get a boatload info on books here. I'll start. Dave Hughes - Wet Flies, 2nd edition Sylvester Nemes - he has several Robert L. Smith - The North Country Fly (best price I've found - anglebooks.com) Malcolm Greenhalgh - The Fly-Fisher's Handbook & Trout Fishing in Rivers Mike Harding...