Vickie Eagle Elk

Welcome! Yes this can get expensive but it doesn't have to be, to start There is another book that I still use as a reference, The Art of Fly Tying and it doesn't cost as much as the Benchside Reference (You could ask for that one for a B-day or Christmas present ). And of course there is so much information for free on the web sites. My husband and I have not only learned a great deal but we have made a lot of wonderful friends on the fly fishing sites we belong too, people on here are wonderful for help. And I'm sure you will make some wonderfull friends just as we have Anyway, I'd love to see pics of your flies and once again Welcome!1 VEE

I've been gone ( my Mother is in the hospital) and just now saw your post... We are praying for your brother and family... VEE

Welcome to the forum!! VEE

Welcome to the forum! To answer your question..no I haven't Great bunch of people on this site ! I'm sure you will make lots of new friends VEE

Graham Thanks I've only tied one realistic so far..a spider It might be considered a fishable realistic, I'm not sure One of the guys I sent one to caught an 18" brown trout on it I'll find the pic and post it when I get time... Right now I'm participating in the Classic Salmon Seminar. Very impressive, your first Salmon fly body! Have you finished it yet? Thanks again VEE

Hi!! Al & Gretchen! REE & VEE

I tie on a Renzetti Traveler with the cam jaws. As you can see above, my wife, Vickie, has a Nor-Vise and a Dan-Vise. Uh....Dear, I thought the Dan-Vise was your taveling vise??? REE Dang, I gotta start checking to make sure she has logged out before I post.

I use a Nor-Vise and a Dan Vise And I like them both. I do need something else for a travel vise though. VEE

Hi everyone! I just filled out the survey..very interesting. I'm supprised that I'm female number 2 I know there aren't a lot of us but I thought there would be more.... I guess I'm lucky because I personally know more than just 2 women fly fishers (and tyers). My husband and I both spend a lot on tying materials that's the downside of both of us enjoying this, it costs at least twice as much And we won't even talk about Rods reels etc... :yahoo: fishing season is here!!! :yahoo: VEE

One of my favorite dries. Very nicely done.

Last time I talked to Denny Conrad, he had an off color cree. The black bars were a dark dun instead of true black. Mighty nice looking feather. You might see if he has any of those. REE

Joe That's cool, I'll have to try that! VEE

Joe, I can only hope that will be the case

Mokai Welcome!! I love the fly thanks for posting it! I look forward to seeing more in the future I live in Washington and know what you mean about being blessed with such a great resourse (so much variety!) steelhead :yahoo: Once again Welcome VEE

Ephemerella, LOL I'd have liked to have seen that! I'm hoping this one decides to hang around He's gorgeous! And fun to watch:-) VEE

Chase Creek LOL I know ! I sure would have liked some of them ...The pictures don't show how big he was, and his feathers and tail were top notch! What a beautifull bird! I'm hoping he comes back ... VEE

Fatman Ron never had a chance! The bird must have seen me eyeing all his feathers VEE

Steeldrifter I'm new to the site and am wondering if there are any tickets left? ( I know it may be to late). I would like to support the sites whether I get the rod or not..This place is great! Thanks VEE

Inconnu if I could have gotten close enough he would have had a few bald spots! lol VEE

Hi everyone I went out the back door and was suprised to see an unexpected visitor ... I snuck back into the house to get my camera and tried to get a few pics. They aren't the best (the camera wanted to focus on other things) but here they are The first two aren't very good, they were taken through the kitchen window the last two are better Just thought you might enjoy these. He was huge and boy he had beautifull feathers for tying!! VEE

bentflyrod Thanks! VEE

Hey flyangler Very nice ! I'm starting to tie Atlantic Salmon flies so my time for realixtics is limited..But I wanted to tell you how awsome this one is! To bad the cat got a hold of one... I also have to cover up my area because of our cat VEE

flyangler Thanks for the welcome :-) VEE

Tree Snagger Very nice! I've tied the same pattern. You said this was your first fly? If so you did a very nice job with your proportions and not obstructing the eye of the hook. I look forward to seeing more of your flies in the future VEE

Hey, you did great for your first fly! My first one didn't look that good either! Keep up the effort and when you look at this one in a few months you'll be suprised how much you will have improved I'll look forward to seeing more of your flies VEE