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by ronr
Fri Jan 04, 2019 2:12 pm
Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
Topic: Spruce Spider
Replies: 19
Views: 6286

Re: Spruce Spider

Steve... I devoured the book.. and posted a few comments in another part of the forum on your post of the deer fly... I appreciate you telling it like it is and there's way too many stories about the damage to our environment that many folks will never hear unless folks like you speak up. My daughte...
by ronr
Fri Jan 04, 2019 1:57 pm
Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
Topic: Deer Fly
Replies: 15
Views: 5299

Re: Deer Fly

Steve, I received your book this week and have thoroughly enjoyed it. I wish I had known better and ordered it directly from you, rather than through Amazon... but I do have a hardback signed copy that was one of 1000 printed according to the title page. I especially appreciate the pictures of your ...
by ronr
Wed Dec 26, 2018 5:53 pm
Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
Topic: PT & Dark Hare's Ear Blend SH Nymphs
Replies: 9
Views: 2999

Re: PT & Dark Hare's Ear Blend SH Nymphs

what proportions of hare's ear/shrimp dub are you guys using.. that combo will definitely work in my neighborhood...
by ronr
Wed Dec 26, 2018 3:46 pm
Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
Topic: Spruce Spider
Replies: 19
Views: 6286

Re: Spruce Spider

Steve PS just ordered your book... :)
by ronr
Wed Dec 26, 2018 3:38 pm
Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
Topic: Spruce Spider
Replies: 19
Views: 6286

Re: Spruce Spider

thank you Steve... that's terrific. I'm sure you enjoy the peace and quiet.... and thanks to the other forum guys for the link to your book... My daughter and son-in-law live in WA. and we get to fish together from time to time. Other than the Yakima, I've not fished too many trout streams in your f...
by ronr
Tue Dec 25, 2018 12:32 pm
Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
Topic: Spruce Spider
Replies: 19
Views: 6286

Re: Spruce Spider

UC Steve...being of similar vintage, your story resonates with me and it took me back to another life. :oops: Oh, and your fly is awesome. But, I have to ask, since we live on the same side of the country, do you actually live within the ghost town of Boundary, WA.? I'm sure there is another story t...
by ronr
Sun Dec 23, 2018 4:31 pm
Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
Topic: Molasses Cake
Replies: 24
Views: 7229

Re: Molasses Cake

Leidy's would be great.. but Scrapple is 24.99... shipping is $73. I like scrapple but come on man......
by ronr
Sun Dec 23, 2018 12:51 pm
Forum: Fly Dressings - Nymphs
Topic: Stripped Peacock Quill Bodies
Replies: 37
Views: 18534

Re: Stripped Peacock Quill Bodies

After getting feedback on my hotspot quill body from Roadkill, I've attempted a few others...the photography is poor...but I'm open to critique of the design, etc... i've fished the redhead hot spot and done well with it... if the weather will break, i'll give the other versions a try.. rootbeer hot...
by ronr
Sun Dec 23, 2018 12:24 pm
Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
Topic: Molasses Cake
Replies: 24
Views: 7229

Re: Molasses Cake

Oh man.. scrapple.... where I grew up in NC it was called liver mush... My dad was from Eastern PA so I knew what scrapple was but I loved it then and love it now... If I could only get the real deal out here in OR... you can buy a frozen brick of the stuff at the grocer, but its just not the same a...
by ronr
Thu Dec 20, 2018 4:10 pm
Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
Topic: Rainbow Warrior Soft Hackle
Replies: 8
Views: 2563

Re: Rainbow Warrior Soft Hackle

I'm blushing...flattered by the complements from you guys..