Bob (redietz) - I will need to make some substitutions to tye this pattern in a size 20. The tinsel will probably be too wide for a hook that small. I may need to twist it into a fine cord, or find an even finer tinsel (which I probably already own - I just need to do some digging to find it). I wou...

Goodness sakes those are small! Earlier this summer I go a peek into Tim Didas' spring creek fly box and it was the same way...tiny flies.

Hey, if that's what the fish want, give em tiny flies.

Wayne - Terrific flies. Love the fish photos. I look forward to hearing how you do.

I thought you guys were just making fun of my speling. Az an enjuneer, I em ewe sta it.

Thanks for the encouragement.

JohnP - I have that book too. Agreed. It is an excellent book.

Wayne - Beautiful fly.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-xFWXwIWRnf8/UC_ql-3tLMI/AAAAAAAAFSs/Y34u-YVZxKs/s640/007.JPG Soft Hackle BS (Black & Silver) :D Hook - Daiichi Model 1150 Continuous Bend Up-Eyed Hook (Size 10) Thread - Bennechi 12/0 (Black) Tag/Rib - Sulky Sliver Metallic Tinsel (Silver) Abdomen - Tying thre...

"As for the flies, I only like the first four."

(good one Lance!)

Wayne - What pattern is that? Initially I was guessing it was a small version of your muskrat pattern, but then was not so sure. Figured I'd ask. Gorgous fly & photo, by the way. JohnP - If you are a fan of still water flies, you should check out a tyer named Denny Rickards. I am a big fan of hi...