PbSlinger

I REALLY like the pattern. Looking for some good leeches, chironomids, scuds, etc as I'm getting back into the stillwater thing after a long absence. Cool hook choice. I'll check 'em out for sure.

That'd be great! Put me in an alternate spot please.

I would have LOVED to get in on this one with a Slumpbuster. Oh well, as always, a day late and a hundred dollars short.

I would have LOVED to get in on this one with a Slumpbuster. Oh well, as always, a day late and a hundred dollars short.

I've been tying Barr's Slumpbusters and Meat Whistles for next season.

This is what I tie and use. Carp eat them like candy!

Hey Bruce. Is there a video available of that class after the fact?

So I've seen a post here and there regarding the Rattlesnake streamer. I have a tremendous interest in fishing more streamers this season and the Rattlesnake sounds like fun. I have the Galloup book, but the pictures aren't helping too much. I have a few questions for the experts: 1. What size beads are you folks using on what size flies? 2. Metal beads, plastic/glass, or all of the above? With the metal beads, are you just using regular "beadheads" that you might use on nymphs? 3. Is the mono connection lashed on the hook to keep the beads snug against each other, or should they be a bit loose? 4. Is the deer hair collar trimmed off of the bottom of the fly, or does it continue uniformally around the hook? 5. Are they being fished on sink tips, sinkers or floating lines? Thanks for putting up with all the questions. Thanks for the assistance.

Got mine today!!! SWEET! Thanks everyone for allowing me into this swap. It's the first on this board for me. Thanks for the cool bugs SullyTM! :yahoo: :cheers: I'll host one someday. I have previous swap hosting experience.

Did you take into consideration that it might be because you guy's still use the pony express out there? :dunno: :hyst: :hyst: :hyst: Seriously! I had a set of flies take 10 days to get to Califonia from Michigan, so don't worry they will make it! BFR Yeah, it's just that this is my first swap with you fine folks. I don't want you guys to think I'm not good for the bugs. And yes, we do still use the Pony Express.....Horses must need a rest and some chow. :hyst:

Really disappointed that mine haven't arrived yet. They were put in the mail on the morning of 11/23/07. Must still be on their way :dunno:

I'll put my package in the mail box today. Happy Thanksgiving!

I tried asking this question on a smaller board, but I haven't received any responses yet. Should have just started here huh?!?! Here it goes: So I'm seeing and hearing from some folks that they're snipping off the front hook off of their articulated patterns for numerous reasons. Some say it's too hard on the fish, others say that the back hook/portion of the fly is more likely to foul with the front hook attached. Still others say that they just snag more and hang up on more vegetation with the front hook attached. Most guys who are proponents of "snipping" say that they're experiencing the majority of their hook ups on the rear hook anyway. I swear I remember listning to a podcast that Kelly Galloup did awhile back and he told the audience that the folks at the Slide Inn are seeing more hook ups on the front hook than the rear. I can't recall the exact percentages, but it was substantially weighed toward the front hook. I'd really enjoy hearing everyone's thoughts, comments and views on this topic. Are you keeping the front hook attached? Why? What hook are you catching the majority of the trout on? Mucho gracias! Happy Thanksgiving!

Mine are done guys. I need an address to send them out though. Thanks.