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As with any fly type, impressionistic or vague impressions are all that are needed for them to work. That said I sometimes use a real example for a reference to help approximate size, shape and maybe color.

DrLogik thanks for the info, I'll have to get a few 3/8" magnets. I have a 3/4" neo magnet at my tying bench. It's holding power is amazing, some things I have put there are difficult to get off.

Look at the other table with the punch bowl.

DrLogik great idea. I have the same chest box...do you just put one magnet inside to hold the one on the outside?

Nice pics Mark. Always fun catching on stuff you tie yourself.

Nice one and welcome to the site. BTW what size hook do you use?

Looking great. Don't forget to do some in obnoxious colors too. I had one I made similar to yours with loads of silver flashabou-like dubbing. The large mouth would not leave it alone. Nothing like the others artists are posting, but this is my confidence fly. I fish it like a streamer more often than not. Trout and panfish love it. 2 rubber legs, peacock herl and hen hackle Never thought to use leg material for the tail to add to the flys movement ....what a epiphany.I will need to include some of these in my box for my next outing.

A beefier option would be to bore a hole thru the entire length of the handle. Then attach both parts with a 3/8” threaded rod. Also a counterbore at the inside net surface, and at the oak extension would provide a way to conceal the lock washer and nut. Wood putty and a finish coat would complete the job.

First class tying Norm, and praying you have a speedy recovery.

Nice work and rugged design.

Gray/Lavender Smelt

As a confidence booster tie two flies one with uv and one without. Apply floatant as you normally would. Put them both in a pan of water. Observe them at rest. Now agitate the water with a spoon and see if their is a difference.

Darrell, where do you buy silicone slit strips?

I'm not sure what the third one is used for but it looks like a great anti-intruder knife.

Nice one Sean, that should work well anywhere there are crayfish.

See attached Hatch chart. I find them to be pretty accurate as they usually follow yearly temperature changes. That said adjust accordingly if temps lead or lag the average. http://www.perfectflystore.com/hcsmokymtns.html FYI: BWO should def be on the list no matter what.

Wow this tip makes it so much easier & faster....worth it's weight in Gold.

Bring on the Garlic Butter or Cocktail Sauce!

Nice system.

Nice work on the jigs & beautiful fish.

Nice Scott

Looks like the fish were cooperating, and everyone had fun. Thanks for posting

I tightly secured the tubing with mono, so no glue needed.

Thanks for the chance.