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by Theroe
Mon Aug 31, 2020 6:13 am
Forum: Tying Wingless Wets
Topic: The Violet Midge Spider.
Replies: 10
Views: 3405

Re: The Violet Midge Spider.

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...
by Theroe
Sun Aug 30, 2020 1:28 pm
Forum: Tying Wingless Wets
Topic: The Violet Midge Spider.
Replies: 10
Views: 3405

Re: The Violet Midge Spider.

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 :x
by Theroe
Sun Aug 30, 2020 1:11 pm
Forum: Soft Hackle Materials
Topic: Golden Plover
Replies: 12
Views: 6277

Re: Golden Plover

I believe $75 is the going rate........ for a prime skin that is.
by Theroe
Fri Aug 28, 2020 6:31 am
Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
Topic: Starling & Moose
Replies: 17
Views: 5723

Re: Starling & Moose

Thank you, I’d like to see that information.
by Theroe
Fri Aug 28, 2020 6:30 am
Forum: Fishing Wingless Wets
Topic: Who Fishes Wood?
Replies: 54
Views: 33060

Re: Who Fishes Wood?

Really nice photos of your guys adventure - Thanks for the ride!

Also: You’re Orvis Battenkill is probably one of the very best bamboo rod values to be had. Good luck with it!

Dana
by Theroe
Fri Aug 28, 2020 6:24 am
Forum: Tying Wingless Wets
Topic: Little Winter Brown
Replies: 6
Views: 3465

Re: Little Winter Brown

Bob
There’s nothing wrong with that at all - I fish it in a heartbeat!

Dana
by Theroe
Thu Aug 27, 2020 2:12 pm
Forum: Soft Hackle Materials
Topic: Golden Plover
Replies: 12
Views: 6277

Re: Golden Plover

I know there is a long waiting list from Cookshill for a Plover pelt, but his price is reasonable. Anyone know what a buy it now price would be on one of similar quality? REE - Jim Slattery might have one, its worth a call at least. Unfortunately, I have had the same experience as RickA........few ...
by Theroe
Thu Aug 27, 2020 8:38 am
Forum: Soft Hackle Materials
Topic: Golden Plover
Replies: 12
Views: 6277

Re: Golden Plover

I know there is a long waiting list from Cookshill for a Plover pelt, but his price is reasonable. Anyone know what a buy it now price would be on one of similar quality? REE - Jim Slattery might have one, its worth a call at least. Unfortunately, I have had the same experience as RickA........few ...
by Theroe
Thu Aug 27, 2020 8:10 am
Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
Topic: Starling & Moose
Replies: 17
Views: 5723

Re: Starling & Moose

Very nice – what hook are you using?

It looks like one of the Varivas models that’s no longer made.....

Dana
by Theroe
Mon Aug 24, 2020 3:35 pm
Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
Topic: Black Caddis (and a couple variations)
Replies: 7
Views: 2391

Re: Black Caddis (and a couple variations)

Really nice, Ray.
I like using the button hole twist as a rib instead of copper wire, which tarnishes.

Black flies catch fish - One of the most underused patterns :geek: in the Fishermans arsenal.

Dana