SilverDoctor

A very Happy 92bd Birthday to Joan Wullf. A wonderful teacher and truly great fly fisher.

Here you go Thread: White Top Fold Wrap: Green Falshabu Body: Pearl Falshabu Gills: Red Thread Tail: Tied off top and bottom fold wrap Eyes: Stick on Finish: Solarez UV Cure

Its a long walk down to the river.

Great trip

From Banff to Carsland, all good, find a stretch of river and get to know it.

New Minnow pattern.

Fish wets a lot when dries don't work, I don't alway's swing them. I often fish them just under the surface with an upstream cast as I was taught back in the 60's, lots of ways to fish wets.

Frank Matarelli passed away on August 17th at the age of 102. He was a well-known fly tier and the inventor of several popular tools for tying, the Matarelli thread bobbin holder and the Matarelli whip finish tool. There have been many copies made over the years by a host of companies but he was the originator of the style of tools. Original Matarelli Bobbins and whip finishers are no longer made. I have original Matarelli's and in my collection and they are excellent. Thank you Frank.

I always pinch, even the small ones.

Looks like a lot more than just one washed car

Its not so much where, but what brand. I tend to buy Whiting or Metz in Grad A (Pro) or B. I also bought quite a few form Howard Hackle, an Alberta supplier, he unfortunately is no longer in business. I grew up in the days before Genetic Hackle which now makes tying more consistent and easier. Although I certainly still tie with good quality saddles which is a bit harder to use (a bit of a learning curve) but still a good bet. Whenever possible I try to see the product. Hope this helps

Good little BWO and Mayfly pattern when those Browns get picky.

You do have to be careful with it, because it does expand. Use a light coat, if you are nervous about it use Titebond.I like it, because it expands. It helps fill in the gaps between the disks. I also like it because it is only one part, and I don't have to mix it. It bonds dissimilar materials, has a usable open time is water resistant, and cures quickly. Just working on a short Banty Bamboo rod using it.

I use Gorilla glue or Titebond II, at one time I used epoxy but like the Gorilla Glue better as it has a bit of flex and fill voids.

You can clean out the old ring, get a new ring and cut the new ring to exactly fit the area. Split the new ring in half and glue the two sections in place and tape over with electricians tape till the glue binds. If our grip has other cork problems it might be best to replace the entire Grip. Hope this Helps

Working on my own boxes now after finishing up some orders. Fooling with some translucent Mayfly Spinners.

A nice start Akamina

I also fish soft hackle wet flies, not always swinging but most of the time in an upstream presentation.

PMD Sparkle Dunn

I have 2 sets of felt soled boots. I revolve them so each set gets 24 hrs drying time. The biggest concern is mud where the the disease flourishes, I hose and clean my equipment.

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