Thanks Dougsden for the nice compliment.

Very nice spider.

I like Veniards now that I finally got a bottle.

Hook…… Tiemco 200R. Sz 8
Thread . Utc 70. Olive
Tail. …. Wood duck flank
Body. …. Turkey biot dyed olive
Thorax .. A mix of olive hare’s ear and fur
Hackle. ..Partridge dyed olive & Herbert Miner black hen’s cape

It’s a mad, misty, cold start to the 4th of Jul weekend and so armed with a generous
pour of bourbon I’ve started to learn something new thanks to the two Williams . Mr.
Anderson for his beautiful wooden block and Mr. Bailey for his fine tyer’s wax.

Very nice DUBBN. That’s a nice dun hen cape you have there.

Thanks gentlemen.

Lou You guys are going to experience some hot weather this week. In my younger days Ispent a good amount of time in Washington and Oregon and in the summer I use to enjoy the moderate temps that were prevalent back then. These extreme temps we are experiencing are pretty disturbing. Stay cool and I ...

Thanks Lou. Do you have any fish pictures from Oregon ?

Thanks Fishnkilts . It’s a pretty ugly fly . Looks better in person . I promise !