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Sandan

Inspiration from you salmon fly tiers.

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Can't hold a candle to whats been posted but figured I'd see just how out of practice I am. It's just something I "threw" together.  Thanks for getting me off my rusty dusty you all. 

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This actually is a nice job! There’s a lot going here. Each fly we tie is a challenge and I learn from each one. Your topping is sitting a little high and is too long. If you haven’t checked utube, Rich LaMonte has two videos on how to prep crests that’s worth viewing . The great tip is how to use your thumbnail to lightly pinch stem to actually adjust curve to fit the fly. 

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1 hour ago, Bruce Derington said:

This actually is a nice job! There’s a lot going here. Each fly we tie is a challenge and I learn from each one. Your topping is sitting a little high and is too long. If you haven’t checked utube, Rich LaMonte has two videos on how to prep crests that’s worth viewing . The great tip is how to use your thumbnail to lightly pinch stem to actually adjust curve to fit the fly. 

Thank you Bruce. I did use my thumbnail, but didn't get it quite right. Next time. I'll check out the vids you recommended. Prepping the crests to get 'em just right is a problem for me (one of many).

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11 minutes ago, Bruce Derington said:

It’s a problem for everyone 

That makes me feel much better. I think

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