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by Variant
Sun May 28, 2023 7:20 am
Forum: Wet Fly Literature and History
Topic: New book: Game Fishing in the North Country
Replies: 2
Views: 198

Re: New book: Game Fishing in the North Country

Greg,
I also ordered a copy.


Lou
by Variant
Sun May 21, 2023 3:05 pm
Forum: Wet Fly Literature and History
Topic: New Digital Book / “The Flies That Trout Prefer”
Replies: 13
Views: 976

Re: New Digital Book / “The Flies That Trout Prefer”

I got stuck in the shuck on this one.... Liking it a lot but can't seem to finish it or emerge from it. My first read of this author. Captivating ideas. Terrific photos. Thank you again, Ray. (I did find it odd that he never mentions Leisenring/ Hidy, anyone else have that same thought?) I thought ...
by Variant
Sat May 13, 2023 7:35 am
Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
Topic: Tups varianr SH with quill abdomen
Replies: 5
Views: 220

Re: Tups varianr SH with quill abdomen

Well done Darrell !
The segmentation of the quill and the translucency of the seal really make a killer pattern.

Lou
by Variant
Thu May 11, 2023 7:38 am
Forum: Tying Wingless Wets
Topic: Mystery feather soft hackle 2.0
Replies: 23
Views: 796

Re: Mystery feather soft hackle 2.0

Great looking fly, Otto.
Hope you get to fish it soon !

Lou
by Variant
Sat Apr 29, 2023 7:33 am
Forum: Fly Dressings - Nymphs
Topic: Montana Nymph
Replies: 10
Views: 500

Re: Montana Nymph

Great looking pattern Wayne,
I like the color scheme and mix of materials.

Lou
by Variant
Tue Mar 28, 2023 1:13 pm
Forum: Wet Fly Literature and History
Topic: SOFT~ HACKLE JOURNAL
Replies: 18
Views: 1534

SOFT~ HACKLE JOURNAL

I just received my copy of the SOFT ~ HACKLE JOURNAL and all I can say is OUTSTANDING ! The articles are all about swinging wet flies and the like . Great subjects on soft hackles by our own Carl Sanders aka OLD HAT, John Shaner, Dave Hughes , Steven Bird to mention a few. I would also like to menti...
by Variant
Sun Mar 26, 2023 11:16 am
Forum: Fly Dressings - Winged Wet Flies
Topic: Ginger Henwing
Replies: 11
Views: 533

Re: Ginger Henwing

Great job Ray!
I really like simple patterns and using natural materials.
Lou
by Variant
Sat Mar 25, 2023 9:07 pm
Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
Topic: Imitation Wood Duck (dyed mallard)
Replies: 12
Views: 510

Re: Imitation Wood Duck (dyed mallard)

Nice color combinations, Ray.
Lou
by Variant
Sat Mar 25, 2023 8:54 pm
Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
Topic: Variegated BWO
Replies: 10
Views: 468

Re: Varigated BWO

Good looking patterns , Bill. Through out the years I have found the dubbing materials have changed a great deal . Dye lots change, quality of materials have declined and the prices have gone up. I have been sourcing my own materials and working on my mixes for my own dubbing. It is also a lot of fu...
by Variant
Sat Mar 25, 2023 8:42 pm
Forum: Tying Wingless Wets
Topic: More Iron Blue
Replies: 2
Views: 193

Re: More Iron Blue

Wayne,
I also like his patterns , a very creative fly tier.
Lou