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DHise: thanks for your support. There is a program getting ready to take off at the Asheville VA. I know that's a little drive but if you're intersted, I'll put you in touch with the coordinator. Steve Asheville, NC? I'm sure my buddy will be helping out, as well. If not, maybe we can help together. Yes Asheville NC. i live in Charlotte and am working with the Salisbury VA. I'll pm you the contact info

Man I see why you're letting go at this point in time. goood luck and kudos to you . Remember that you're responsible for the effort not the outcome. Good job Mike :headbang: :yahoo:

Old Hat thanks for the new tecnique.I i'm gonna try it out this week

Bruce; thanks for the link to Flyfisherman. The visual instructions helped. also how cool that there is a good use for the aftshaft feathers. I love it when a solution is effective, economical and easy. :headbang:

DHise: thanks for your support. There is a program getting ready to take off at the Asheville VA. I know that's a little drive but if you're intersted, I'll put you in touch with the coordinator. Steve

Mike: As much as this means to you i'm sure you pursued all options. I was wondering if you apprached the Boy Scouts or a church or other service oriented organization to take this on as a project? Keep the faith. It took us almost a year to find and organization willing to take the project on and then the biggest battle was the govrnment red tape. I'm also assuming you've been getting the assistance of your reigional coordinator at PHW. Maybe it's just a timing thing, not an i't wont happen thing. Take care

Hey guys thanks for your suggestions and your support also, So far we've worked with pretty high functioning vets. Vietnam and early gulf war vets who've had alot of time and help adjusting to the consequences of their military experiences. Mike your suggestions sound challenging but also good advise. Too bad your program fell through. The one here took a while to get going. alot of scheduling and staffing issues with the VA. I'm happy to say that we are getting ready to expand our program. If you want to pm me ,maybe I can help problem solve your situation.

I'm in. olive soft hackle hares ear

I'm working with Vets through Project Healing Waters and teaching basic fly casting. I am wondering which four casts you think are a must know for beginners?

I was wondering what materials and techniques people useto imitate thorax gills on a nymph pattern?

Roy that is some amazing camera work. Thanks for sharing this. :bugeyes:

So I guess that confirms that I'm special and unique just like everybody else. :hyst:

I am a lefty and learned to tie that way. I'm beginning to teach others and decided to try and tie "righty' because it's much easier for me to describe what to do and to demonstrate that way too. I'm discovering that I may excel at righty. Who knew???????????

thank you for the info and the resource. BTW I love your quote :headbang:

Do midges shed thier original skin and leave trailing shucks like mayflies ? :dunno:

Problem solved. Bought a piece of sky blue foam core. Camera should be here by Saturday.!!!

Thank you guys. The website is really helpful :headbang:

I came across a pattern calling for sidewinder style wings. What are they and hw do you tie them?

Thanks guys. Great suggestion. would rather spend the $40 on a fishing trip!

I've decided to buy a profile plate for my vice and want to use it for a photo background. What;s the best color ?

I'm in.Pattern TBD :

Mine went out Friday. Thanks for hosting :headbang:

I just saw that the Beatty's book on Gary La fontainne's fly patters is available. Has anyone got it yet? What do you think? S :dunno: eems like the price is a bargain.

Mine are done. Need an addy please. :headbang:

i'm in with a humpy.