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Norm, you've already learned quite well. Now your chasing perfection.

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Thanks, Capt. Bob.

Capt. Bob; what size perfect popper are you putting on a #1 Mustad #34007? Thanks

I've not read it, but several people have recommended this book: https://www.orvis.com/p/orvis-guide-to-fly-fishing-for-carp/2y95 These sites might be of interest: https://www.flyfisherman.com/editorial/the-15-best-carp-flies/152079 http://www.flycarpin.com/p/flies-for-carp.html

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Move your background back as far as you can. Black Duvetyne absorbs light. Available from theatrical supply companies and photo specialties shops. Black velour from a fabric store will also work. Black felt isn't as black as either of the above. https://www.chicagocanvas.com/product/duvetyn-12-oz/

Mike is right; a brush made of thread will unravel. Colored beading wire is available at Craft Sores. Haven't tried it yet but it looks good. https://www.michaels.com/bead-landing-12-piece-multi-pack-beading-wire/10443545.html This wire works fine: https://www.jsflyfishing.com/wapsi-ultra-wire-x-small-size Or this: https://www.caddisflyshop.com/uni-dubbing-brush-wire.html

Silver, I always go away a little smarter after reading your posts.

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Caloosa, Nice streamers. What is the pale orange fiber close to the eye in the first picture?

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Feathers arrived; greatly appreciated. Thanks again, Norm!

Thanks, flytire. Very kind of you. PM sent.

Most have probably already seen this, nevertheless . . . The Farquhar flip-flop GT fly

Looks like a mantis or spawning shrimp variation. http://www.saltwaterflies.com/ep_spawning_shrimp.html https://www.epflies.com/shop/saltwater-flies/saltwater-flies-shrimp/page/2/ http://www.floridakeysoutfitters.com/ep-spawning-shrimp-lead.html https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8gocg8UvMiM/W-Xp8_yYDSI/AAAAAAAABpY/Tw1MJNpPpLYLP_UYCz_UT8NBiM2wHMEDwCLcBGAs/s1600/Spawning%2BShrimp%2BWeb%2Bnumbered%2BAAA.jpg

Bob, Everything in your post about bonefish flies was helpful. I, for one, am glad you got carried away, and hope you do so again sometime soon.

Rusmaster, that's an impressive mouse.

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Beautiful!

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