Thanks, Phillip, but it was said in jest. Theres that bit about humor and the internet not doing well together. I have been fortunate that a couple friends have sent me some snipe wings from the UK in sight unseen trades. Apparently things like really good hen hackle are in short supply there. I sen...

Donald,

About the snipe you mentioned in your last post, what feathers can be used from it? Sometimes the humor doesn't relate well on the internet..

Does my heart good to see you posting again.

REE

Very nice dressing. May have to add that to my box as well.

REE

Lovely wee fly. Very clean dressing, as stated before. I'll bet it is just as effective as your other version, maybe more so.

REE

Absolutely top notch. What are you using for water rat sub?

REE

Okay, I can't help myself. That is one beatiful fly. I'd bet it just comes alive in the water. Great dressing.

REE

I have both neck and saddle of CDL in silver speckle and brown. Great range of size in the necks but the saddles do run to the larger sizes. I don't remember for sure, but think I got mine from Jim Slattery. It would be worth contacting him to see if he has any in stock. Always nice to support anoth...

Fortunately, Olympia is a somewhat artsy town. There is a really nice yarn shop that sells 100% wool yarns in a ton of colors including some interesting varegated colors. I purchase a lot of the wool I use in steelhead flies there. I'll be doing some more shopping.

REE

Ray,

Interesting way to do it. Probably improves your estimate of the correct amount of dubbing.

You sure have some nice dubbing colors started there. Hmmmm, Wonder if I can sneak Vickie's coffee grinder?

REE