So I'm drooling all over my laptop as I attempt to log in just to say DANG!
Awesome stuff from your den, Doug..
The rivers here are up and ripping and the wind is howling.
Time to fire up the stove, build some bugs, and watch football.
Stay safe and warm.

I have an old Darbee Dun very similar to that! Got it from Elsie shortly before she passed away. Dana has one of Harrys chicken skins too thats close. Mine is getting sparce but I'll pluck every feather until it's gone. Twist up your bugs Wayne and use that cape. I see you as a fisher, not a collect...

Just 'WOW'

Very nice Guys!
That reminds me of an old pattern called Queen of the Waters.

letumgo wrote: ↑Thu Jan 04, 2024 6:00 pm Althehackleman,

I believe John was probably just being humorous. I do not think he meant anything negative.

I agree and I'm sorry if I came off sounding like a jerk.
John is one of those special guys that you're lucky to know.

So I'm not the only one who has been on the receiving end of that Shaner stare?
Would some of the old timers use scud style hooks if they were available back then?
I think so...

Doug, That cream Flymph is a dead ringer for an invaria, commonly known as a light Cahill!
A classic old Catskill pattern from around 1880 that was tied dry but killed even when wet.
I like your simple dressing too, no tag, no rib, no bells.
My kinda style.
Well done!

For a first attempt, you nailed it.
Nice aligned flowing tips and set.
If you fall down that Bergman hole and find Norm at the bottom, tell him we said "Hi"

That is so cool, Lance! Thanks for sharing that. If I clockwise the rib it's for durability and the long haul. After a few fish, the trapped dubbing is well chewed and flowing. Waters with snags and jams I'll go with something already shaggy with a counter rib. Flipping through the leaves of your fa...

That hot spot and hare is a great looking pattern! The scud style hook just cranks it up.
I sold all my survey stuff when I retired and still kicking myself for not keeping the
old oak flat map files I had. What a great way to repurpose!