Not that far off of a Stewart’s black spider......... Dana, You are correct. I wanted a pattern that has more translucency and be more durable than the traditional Stuart’s spider.The black baby seal and black silk did the trick. The qualities and springiness of the seal IMHO exceeds that of hen ha...

For years, I've gathered way too many fly tying materials as I've often searched for materials to tie a dozen or so of a specific dressing and then kept the "extra' materials on hand for heaven knows what future use. But in looking at many of the pics of flies done by others, I've been impress...

Great post Ray,
I dunk all my wet flies and flymphs, it really shows their true colors. I think light pattern is very important with patterns in or near the surface.

Another good source of information IMHO are Ozzie Ozefovich’s 3 videos,THE UNDERWATER WORLD OF TROUT.

Lou

Hi Paul,

Once again another great interview.Well done. I also will be ordering Rob Smiths upcoming book.

Thank you, Lou

Hi Paul,
Well done! Can not wait until the next interview.

Lou

[quote="Ron Eagle Elk" post_id=101798 time=<a href="tel:1589632831">1589632831</a> user_id=64] I love the name! Made me remember my days as a Drill Sergeant, running trainees through the gas chamber filled with CS gas. Mask off, name, rank and service number. Lots of tears, runn...

Ummm - A word of caution from the rod makers shop. If you tie a tenkara line to the tip top, and then in the course of fighting a fish or trying to free a snagged fly, point the rod in the pulling direction, it might be possible to separate a ferrule. In that case, your tip section winds up in the ...

I have the GREYS XF2 STREAMFLEX 11’ #3 rod, I purchased it to try the EURO nymphing.Now I mostly use the rod for swinging wets and flymphs. I really like the action , sensitive tip and full flex down into the cork. A couple of times I took off the reel , added a furled leader to the tiptop guide and...

Hey Dubbin,
Great looking flies.
There is a company called D’s Flyes that sells the melon colored quills. They are located in Denver. Web site www.dsflyes.com. They also have a color called Frying Pan PMD.

Lou