Bob,
Thanks for this interesting leader formula! From what I understand and have read and watched, Oliver Kite was a terrorist with a flyrod!
Thanks again,
Doug

Ronr,
Is it possible to get a recipe & a picture of Dubbn's version of Partridge and Yellow? I love seeing, tying, fishing and hopefully catching with all the great versions that are out there!
Thanks, Dougsden

Ray, I was reading over again all six pages of this wonderful post! There is a bunch of talented people out there including yourself! I must admit, I am jumping into some opulent waters concerning leader construction and formulas! I am glad to see that most everyone has (or had) used Maxima brand le...

Very interesting video indeed! I enjoyed it very much! Do it again!
Dougsden

And, the very last line.....That's probably how I will cash out! At least I hope and pray that's how it turns out!

PhilA, Thank you this "Quote of the Day" as it pertains to old anglers! This was precisely the same thoughts that I had of our departed friend Bill Shuck at the Roscoe #1 flymph gathering as he skillfully landed two hard pressed trout from a tailing pool that nearly everyone had flogged as they made...

John, I was just reviewing this post about Francis M. Walbran and all the wonderful replies from everyone! I was particularly impressed with what Walbran wrote about the multitude of patterns that were on the docket even at that time! He quickly pares this down to twenty or so patterns and they seem...

David,
Very interesting looking book! I have heard of it and its author but have never pursued it! Now, I have a reason to do so! Thanks for sparking my interest!
Dougsden

Ray, This is a beautiful post and I really appreciate you doing this for everyone to see! Bill and I swapped flies for several years and I always looked forward to seeing the small boxes on our dining room table with his particular hand writing on the label! It was like Christmas! Although I don't h...

Tom, Your Fieldfare Bloa looks like it jumped right off the pages of Pritt's classic! Very well done indeed! These guys had it! Apparently, you do to! Please pick another one from the book and post it here asap! Did you mention above (I can't remember) that you have not tried it out on your waters? ...