Bob,
I already have a skein of oyster and a few other flavors.
The autumn for caddis and BWO's and paprika for iso's and spinners really stands out.
Take a pinch after a spin in the grinder and hand card in other colors as you dub.
... and nice job on the killer bugs.
Rick

For those that use Jamieson's, there's a place in Seattle Wa. called Little Knits. They are running a sale and from what I understand, prices on wool will increase soon. L.K. has a nice selection of spindrift but shipping might appear steep for only a few skeins. https://www.littleknits.com/yarn.htm...

"My, what large,um....wings you have miss guttulata....

I have two 20 month old grandsons living with me, twins. Anything in their hands longer than a pencil and it turns into a sword fight. Rods? Noooooooooo. ...and the tying room; good gawd, if they get loose in there they're worse than the cat. So THAT"S why you're posting at 4:42 am! Grandpa's ...

...and me too.
They have a Picket Pin look to them.
Is that black head seal?

Dana, That story about the Japanese factory being destroyed has a familiar ring about it. Any chance the custom rod you have is based on a blank marketed by Dale Clemens Custom Tackle under the name "apogee"? If so, I can add a bit to the story. Please DO! I knew Dick French quite well an...

Nice.
The hook looks like the old Mustad 37160
Latex?

WOW!
Those wet shots are just.... Succulent.

Now that looks like it would be a great flesh fly for your fall run steelhead.

Boy, Did I get that wrong.
I thought the Swiss clamp was just another high $$$ bulldog and never really looked at one.
Well, I just did and now I want one. Anyone want a set of Stonfo clamps?
Thank you, Ron.