Dear Swellcat, In answer to your question "Are we okay with spiders aimed at say , bluegills and green sunfish?" Yeah, I'm o.k. with that. It's all that I have! It turns out that my little speckled darlings are very willing participants in what ever wet patterns I throw at them! Are they s...

You probably remember every spring and summer I get small, winged visitors around my dusk to dawn light and this really excites me! Even my immediate family cannot understand my enthusiam for these beauties. While looking out the back door of my house this past Sunday afternoon, a caddis fly landed ...

Ruard, This pattern looks terrific! It reminds me of the pattern called "Dark Needle" or "Dark Spanish Needle" of British fame I believe! Your pictures are wonderful too! Tell Fritz he is becoming a celebrity but don't let it go to his head! Fine work friend! Please keep them com...

Bill,
Simply amazing! The color transitions from one end to the other blend well and that Greenwell hackle....Wow! Please keep them coming!
Dougsden

Dear Willowhead,
You are too much! I haven't even got anything started on the hooks you soo graciously sent last week! In fact, I have a fly in the vice right now that has been hangin' there for over a week! I am very slow..... Thanks in advance! I am thinking Sat.
Dougsden

Ruard,
I have to agree with hank! You really go after....ok, attack each aspect of this sport and we can't get enough of it! Please, always keep us up to date with pictures and words what you are doing so we may share in your joy!
In amazement of everyones talents,
Dougsden

You guys are the best!! Check out my response over on the "Fishing Cabin" site!
D.

Wayne, Pardon me while I pick up my jaw off the den floor!! This post is fantastic! The pictures are just mouthwatering gorgeous. This is your home waters? You lucky duck! I was glad to hear of your success on my Blue Dun flymph and the Green Beasty! I feel honored that you did so well on my rough '...

Vicki,
Wow! Thanks! The flies look great against such an unusual treasure in the fine looking reel and rod! Did you get a chance to fish them? I am always curious to know how they fish!
I love the whole composition of the photo Vicki. It looks great!
Thanks so much,
Dougsden

Dear Friends, Thank you once again for all the positive comments on the flies that I did and that Bill posted for me. Folks, I am ready for any negative feedback if there is any? I know that we grow and learn the best from honest critisism! Your kind words make me feel good and that inspires me to d...