Nice Gerstner chest: mine occupies a spot on the wall, since I graduated to the HAND TRUCK :shock: At the last show, William mentioned to me that it’s easier to pack all the materials for one or two patterns in a sandwich baggie .....my response? That is not as much fun....... :lol: A minute or so l...

John - I use those as well........they are GREAT !

Dana

veering off topic, ever so slightly: Joseph Grigely aka "bearbutt", somehow purchased Datus Propers travel fly tying kit. I believe it was described in one of his books, possibly "What the Trout said". From polar bear hair to size 15 Saville hooks, this kit has it all! Ditto for ...

For years, I've gathered way too many fly tying materials as I've often searched for materials to tie a dozen or so of a specific dressing and then kept the "extra' materials on hand for heaven knows what future use. But in looking at many of the pics of flies done by others, I've been impress...

Hankinsfly wrote: ↑Tue Sep 01, 2020 9:51 pm Tied on a 2x long size 14.

Trip was great! Dry fly nirvana. Big drakes, browns, bamboo.

Glad to hear you had a great trip.... thanks for the closeup, you have a nice pattern there.
Good photo, too!!

I’d like to see one of those up close! Also, what size hook are you using?
Thank you

Dana

You will not be disappointed......

Maybe because it's still early and I'm only on the first cup off coffee, but I read the title of the thread as 'Violent Midge Spider'. I couldn't figure where you guys were getting purple from, let alone what would turn a midge violent. So yeah, purple never works for me either. I think the salmonb...

letumgo wrote: ↑Sat Aug 29, 2020 1:28 pm Interesting. When I read the name I was expecting a different color (purple/violet).

I like it.

Me too!

Although I never catch fish with a purple fly....EVER.
It’s like the curse for me

I believe $75 is the going rate........ for a prime skin that is.