Syl's Midge (Nemes)

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Re: Sly's Midge (Nemes)

Post by kanutripr » Wed Jul 20, 2011 1:21 am

Very nice Ray. I have to say 20 is the smallest I've been brave enough to try here. If it needs to be smaller than that it's just not happening! :lol:



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Re: Sly's Midge (Nemes)

Post by willowhead » Wed Jul 20, 2011 1:51 am

Vicki, i was still tying on 28's 10 years ago.........but nowdays bout a #16 is as small as i care to go...........maybe an #18. ;)
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Re: Syl's Midge (Nemes)

Post by letumgo » Wed Jul 20, 2011 6:03 am

Carl - you are right about the name. Maybe REE can help me fix it to avoid confusion. Sorry. Thanks! ;)
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Re: Sly's Midge (Nemes)

Post by chase creek » Wed Jul 20, 2011 11:42 am

Old Hat - you have your Sly's mixed up. Sly (and his family - Stone) are musicians, still performing, I think.

I like the idea of red thread on that pattern, I'll give it a try.
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Re: Sly's Midge (Nemes)

Post by Old Hat » Wed Jul 20, 2011 12:23 pm

chase creek wrote:Old Hat - you have your Sly's mixed up. Sly (and his family - Stone) are musicians, still performing, I think.

I like the idea of red thread on that pattern, I'll give it a try.
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Re: Syl's Midge (Nemes)

Post by Ron Eagle Elk » Wed Jul 20, 2011 5:54 pm

Ray,

I have no idea what to fix in your posts. I see some folks are having a problem spelling Syl's name, but not you.

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Re: Syl's Midge (Nemes)

Post by letumgo » Wed Jul 20, 2011 6:18 pm

Thanks for having my back Ron. ;) :D
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Re: Syl's Midge (Nemes)

Post by willowhead » Wed Jul 20, 2011 7:21 pm

C.C., Sly IS still performing...........which is a "Stone" cold miracle, trust me..... :lol: He use to rehearse at S.I.R. ("sorry i rented", what everybody called it, lol) Studio Instrument Rentals in S.F. when i worked there in......round '79/'80.........He has a brand new CD out actually. i recently saw him on the Travis Smiley show on T.V., while we were stayin' in some hotel somewhere. Looks exactly like he always did too.....same laugh, same everything........ah well, i really don't know...........rotflmao........thass the miracle part. :D ......... ;)
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Re: Syl's Midge (Nemes)

Post by Kelly L. » Thu Jul 21, 2011 9:47 am

You just can't go wrong with a peacock herl body. Sweet fly. I know it'll produce for you.
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Re: Syl's Midge (Nemes)

Post by DOUGSDEN » Sat Jul 23, 2011 9:41 pm

Ray,
Excellent tying! Your patterns and photo's are stunning as always! I am glad to hear that you are going thru the book "Immitations" in the wonderful trilogy that Syl had put out. Immitations is by far the best of the three! After you read a chapter or two, you want to crank out a few and head for the nearest water. He really made pattern design and the testing of each alot of fun. His enthusiasm is contageous. He is missed by everyone on this forum and wherever people gather by the water to fish for trout.
It's very hot out these days. Ray, your patterns are a cool drink of water in this stinking heat wave that is sitting over us. Great work friend!
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