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What about the golden plover and brown owl skins you like to use Sandan? I would mention the Dotterel skin but probably not a good idea. *** Nice to read you by the way and it’s also nice that many of the regular posters are still here.

Lol. Silver Creek for the years I’ve been away from this site I’m happy to see you’re posting that same old Whiting comparison chart. Good for you. A Whiting man till the end. Gene L. It’s been a while . Hope you are well. You might inquire with the dealers that carry the Whiting Heritage line. High quality and expensive but they do host larger gauge hackle for tying the Catskill classics. (The best dry flies ever created) Yes good spade feathers have but disappeared on the designer necks long ago. If you ever come across some old Metz capes for cheap you will find that they usually have the tailing material you are looking for. I have a small inventory of Spanish rooster spades that I use for tailing. Got to be careful as they are so stiff and sharp they’ll prick your finger if you’re not careful.😉

I have tied and used the Murdich Minnow in both salt and fresh and it’s a great fly. Especially in tidal creeks !

I have found most of Valla’s books worth owning.

Anyone have a source for some nice rounded grizzly hen hackle for tying Adams ? I have been searching a long time and the hackle isalways too pointed or too large. Have tried the Whiting winger pack but the hackle is just too wide for suitable Adam wings. Any suggestions ? Thanks..

Very nice Sandan and also very nice JonnyClam.

A nice piece of water rat would be a real find.

Lousy question.

There’s magic in those fine hairs.

Hi Folks, I’ve been missing on the board for at least a year now due to some heart complications, a move to a new residence and the unexpected loss of our beloved dog Denver which was heartbreaking. Currently my tying desk is not set up but with the light becoming stronger at the end of the tunnel I look forward to the return of some tying this winter. Thanks everyone for the inquiries.

Nice Johnny Q !

Macaw I believe. I’ve used the shorter side to tie some interesting biot bodies. The longer side I leave to the salmon guys though the usually need center feather.

That J vise is very nice XPATier. I had a chance to tie on one at the Tyer’s symposium in Jersey one year which had Damascus steel jaws. Really a thing of beauty and very functional. Someday !

Capt LeMay Love night fishing for many reason and fine it helpful for my Greta Garbo syndrome as “I prefer to be alone”.Only problem is I’m a wade fisherman and the mighty Whitey has increased in significant numbers up here and the beaches I fish have a very good population of seals. It adds a little spice to the game ! Lol