I opened the page and an 'ohhhh' pasted my lips. This is a beautiful color fly. I can't imagine a trout ignoring this sitting is a gentle tailout, bobbing along on the surface. Just stunning. I have to say the word masterpiece slips into my thoughts with such a clean tie. I'll have to try to work on...

Wow I saw the same thing this morning in the video and was going to ask the question. glad you posted it and we've had great response.

Mending is done to reposition the line in order to reduce or eliminate drag on the fly/tippet/line. My understanding of a swing occurs at the end of a drag free drift, ergo tension is beginning to pull a fly that is sunken, thus causing it to rise through the different water columns' making a fly lo...

You are impressive and the fly…well the fly speaks for itself.

OMG I have so much to learn!!!! Thanks guys and N-dog

Wow I didn't think this would be such an informative question. I'll find a taxidermist here in LA and check this out. Great advice. Here is a little history: I was watching NATURE: DUCKumentory and I saw the male wood duck and it's amazing plumage. So I thought, flies!!!!

actually who skins. But first I'm curious if there is a website that tells what skins are illegal. I am jonesing for an American Wood Duck (Male)

Kacbo that is a great reference. and this is why I love this forum. Sheepishly I can't wait until June and Yellowstone. This is will such a fantastic learn experience. don't be surprised if have you folks who are coming find yourself with an extra shadow.

I need clarification. When it says 'absorbable' does that mean it will eventually be 'gone'!

I'm looking for a new bobbin. Not a whole lot of money, just good service. I've used the Tiemco with the rubber at the base, I have my Nor-vice, and of course my cheep with the rolled edge. I think I'm partial to the ceramic Tiemco. Any ideas?