If this be a Glanrhos wing might it get a pass and be
allowed in the house? Exquisitely tied Greenwells I must say.

Ray, I had the exact same experience a few years ago when I snapped the tip off a brand new 11' Iwana. My chagrin was magnified somewhat by the fact that I had spent the previous two hours hiking into a back country stream that wasn't exactly close to home. Having to hike out and drive home without ...

Thank you so very much, Donald. Your generosity, again, is much appreciated.
Jim

Have caught many a trout in Wisconsin and Colorado with that Dark Cahill, hackle in front of wing. The dry version works well, too. Nice tie!
Jim

Beautiful tie! What is the anatomical location of the hen feather, if I may ask?

Cal Bird?

The needle knot connection and hand-tied leaders have been my favored rigging technique for quite some time. I have given tapered leaders and loop-to-loop connections a try now and then, but have always returned to hand-tied leaders - they just work better for me. I use an interpretation of the Harv...

Very nice! and well photographed, too. Woodcock is a favorite of mine, and, one hopes, of the trout as well.

Very nice photo, man.

Very nice PT nymph. I am curious as to why you braid (twist?) the copper wire as opposed to using a heavier gauge wire. However, the mole fur thorax is what really caught my eye after having seen other's pictures of and tying up a few Half Stone Nymphs. I really like the mole on the Half Stone and s...