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by Variant
Sun Feb 04, 2024 9:05 pm
Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
Topic: Kaleidoscope Soft Hackle
Replies: 15
Views: 1818

Re: Kaleidoscope Soft Hackle

It reminds me of the Skykomish Sunrise , a classic steelhead pattern.
Well done.
Lou
by Variant
Sun Jan 28, 2024 4:21 pm
Forum: Tutorials / Step-by-Steps / Video Demos
Topic: Peacock and Starling (Glanros / Henwing Style)
Replies: 16
Views: 3255

Re: Peacock and Starling (Glanros / Henwing Style)

Well done Ray !
Nice combination of materials.

Lou
by Variant
Fri Jan 26, 2024 1:46 pm
Forum: Soft Hackle Materials
Topic: CELLIRE thinner
Replies: 5
Views: 1996

CELLIRE thinner

I am looking for a thinner for CELLIRE Varnish no.1 clear (FINE). Due to the new regulations I cannot purchase the recommended Unitit thinner from Veniard’s! Is there a product here that is compatible ? I have the old formula that contains Toluene.
Thanks ,
Lou
by Variant
Mon Jan 22, 2024 4:36 pm
Forum: Tying Wingless Wets
Topic: Generic Spring Caddis
Replies: 10
Views: 2009

Re: Generic Spring Caddis

Well done Wayne !
Sparsely tied and a nice combination of materials .

Lou
by Variant
Sun Jan 21, 2024 12:51 pm
Forum: Soft Hackle Materials
Topic: Flaws and defects
Replies: 3
Views: 994

Re: Flaws and defects

Awesome photograph Dana !
I guess quality control is still a problem back then as it is today .
You have some very old hooks in that photo !

Lou
by Variant
Mon Jan 15, 2024 2:35 pm
Forum: Tying Wingless Wets
Topic: Partridge and Pearsall's ..........Pick a Color
Replies: 4
Views: 1179

Re: Partridge and Pearsall's ..........Pick a Color

Ken, Great lookin flies !
Classic hooks and classic ties , well done .

Lou
by Variant
Sun Jan 14, 2024 11:46 am
Forum: Fly Dressings - Winged Wet Flies
Topic: Loyalsock
Replies: 4
Views: 1094

Re: Loyalsock

Classic !
You nailed it , Norm !

Lou
by Variant
Sun Jan 14, 2024 11:43 am
Forum: Tying Wingless Wets
Topic: Sanders' March Brown Soft Hackle (tyed by DOUGSDEN)
Replies: 18
Views: 3414

Re: Sanders' March Brown Soft Hackle (tyed by DOUGSDEN)

Outstanding! Well done

Lou
by Variant
Sat Jan 13, 2024 8:44 am
Forum: Fishing Wingless Wets
Topic: Dressed For Success (another glympse inside Doug's Fly Box)
Replies: 19
Views: 3177

Re: Dressed For Success (another glympse inside Doug's Fly Box)

Mike, They are on their way to your den! Lemme know when they get there! Alan was a dandy! I had on occasion swapped patterns (not often enough though) and materials with him! Incredibly generous man! He held nothing back! He is still very much missed! Does anyone go back to his web-site and look a...
by Variant
Mon Jan 08, 2024 11:07 pm
Forum: Fishing Wingless Wets
Topic: New flybox loaded from 12s to 18s for testing!
Replies: 4
Views: 1364

Re: New flybox loaded from 12s to 18s for testing!

Well done Bill !
Very consistent tying.

Lou