http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v666/tsmithwick/IMG_0241_zps8becb52e.jpg The photo is a bit washed out. This is an old timers fly, a version of the breadcrust developed on PA's Brodhead creek. It breaks all of my own rules, hardbodied when I prefer fuzzy, and stiff hackled when I prefer soft. The...

I just joined the forum, and by way of introduction thought I would post here, since some of you might be familiar with my rod making activities. I do all this for fun, and am not looking for rod orders. For those who might be looking for an excellent rod taper for fishing soft hackles, I would stil...