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Lookin forward to the "viewing & voting". Thanks for that GREAT effort in accomplishing the photos in record time. tidbit

GREAT, Now, what are ya gonna do with all those flies ? ? ? tidbit You guys all know tidbit is my 5 lbs dog : right ? ? ? She either sits on my lap as I look at the computer----or gets MAD when I'm at the tying desk. Don't figure, maybe it does; female. Nothing bad intended at the ladies on the list---forgive me.

"OK", When do we get to view the flies and where ? ? How do we vote ? ? ? I'm old--gimmy a break. tidbit

hey guys, I've went to Wapsi Ultra Thread in the 70 ( that is for the samller flies---14 and down). But I use it for everything except spinning deer hair. It works for me and is about a buck $1.00 a spool. tidbit

Hey group, tidbit here. I do believe we have been had! ! ! If I am wrong then I am SORRY. Really. ANYBODY receive flies ? ? ? Hope he comes through--this looks bad. tidbit

This is is great--- I thought I was the only lunatic here. Beer, pipe & tobacco (that 's 1 not 2) and my little female dog---tidbit. The dog goes everywhere: well almost EVERYWHERE. tidbit

Chris & Swappers, Still no flies. Chris, I know you movin (well, I think your movin)---you did ship me the flies--Right ? Not angry--just concerned. The Post Office probably dropped the ball. Anybody else not receive their flies ? ? tidbit

Hey guys, let me know if I'm "in" or not on this swap. Either way is "ok." tidbit

Guys & gals, Cannot say I taught anyone in particular. However, I did several fly tying shows and was pleased to help out a couple of tyers--does that count ? ? ? tidbit

Hey guys, I find that the smallies really go after an orange crayfish pattern here in Ohio. Water here is discolored most of the time. Weighted to be fished on--the--bottom and fished slowly with short jerks should do the trick. A Teeny or Rio sinking line worls best to keep the fly down there. Go get em'. tidbit

Contest participants, Am really looking forward to viewing this years contestants. I did not send a fly in this year ( new to the list) and just did not feel that I am up to the tying level of some of you guys & gals. Looking forward to voting. Good luck to all. tidbit

Hey guys, I'd like to tag along on this. Can you guys stand a Hair Wing Coachman for a contribution ? ? Need particulars. tidbit

Swappers, yea: I want in on this box. I like the idea. tidbit

Hey group, tidbit here. I'd like to comment on this thread: I have tried most of the stuff available today and some of the stuff from years past. I like Denny Conrads stuff: wonderful stuff. You have to try it to believe it. I tried his dry fly hackle and it is superioquality without all the Pricey advertising. By the way---Denny and I talked a few weeks back and he HAS the genetic line to produce "CREE". Give him a call and have him tell ya about it. None of this: " I may get a cree every--now--and--then" stuff. Prices--I just shudder when I see stuff like: Whiting Capes (Gold) for $90.00. Then there is the Saddle (Gold) for 65.00. I like saddles; I think you get more for your bucks. But $90.00--is this dollars or peso's. Just kidding. Ask Denny about his pricing--you'll be pleased. I think all the colors are wondeful and if ya have a mind to be creative then jump in and spend those bucks. Myself, I think I'll stick to: Grizzly, Brown, Black and maybe a Dun just for the flavor. Now this is dry fly stuff--so don't hit me too hard abouteestreamers, soft hackles and all the rest--it goes on and on. Again, just my 2 cents worth. Not trying to tell anyone how or what to tye or what to use when tying. Happy tying, tidbit

Hey Tyers, tidbit here. Now it is December 27th and still NO flies: anybody else not receive theirs ? ? ? Just checkin. tidbit

Hey Guys, tidbit here. I have not received my flies as yet---probably the POST OFFICE and the Christmas rush. maybe tomorrow. Sorry about the inactivity of the last few days: lost my computer and just got up and running again. tidbit

Hey group, My computer "crashed" & "burned" on Sunday, so i'll be off-line for awhile. Looking to be back as soon as Dell gets me the new box. Sorry--have a good holiday season. tidbit

Jason, WELCOME. A bunch of good people here. tidbit

Hey Steve, WELCOME. You'll like this board lots and lots of friendly people. tidbit

Damian, Go brother . Nice job, tidbit

Mayo, Here goes: again this is my way and there are many WAYs. First-I tyed on a TV tray--new tyer. Second-- kitchen table--not good-- feathers got in the chow and the wife complained a bit ! Third---dining room table---Lasted about a month; a mass of general confussion. Wife bitched alot. Fourth---- went out to the OLD hardshell camper ( that was a 1962) for all you old guys. I tied in that for probably 8 or nine years.:got me out of the house, had all the junk (wife's words) in one place and the wife "did not" complain. My mess and I had to deal with it. No children, no dogs and nobody to bug me---er bother me. We purchased a newer camper. Fifth----- And the last. I tye in an upstairs bedroom ( not a bedroom---now a tying room) on an old rolltop desk. I like all the little cubbie holes and the drawers for my small quanity of material. I try and not collect alot of material ( sorry to all the guys who do). I find that as my tying continues and improves ( I've been doing this for awhile) I don't use alot of the stuff I started out with: aka chenille---I hardly ever use the stuff. Anybody need some ? ? ? Don't know if that helps but it does give you an idea of what I went through. Hopefully, I can stay "upstairs" for awhile. Don't know that I like walking up & down all those stairs. The house has personality----that means lot & lots of work. How you get a soultion. A drain in the middle would probably help as hywel has pointed out already. tidbit

Graham, OUTSTANDING ! ! ! What a bug. What material did you use for the legs ? ? I found the plastic you are talking about: Wal-mart or K-mart--I don't remember which. I bought a bunch. In the fabric department with all the other material. Now, how do I cut the stuff in even strips: do you have a cloth cutting board or are you cutting by hand ? ? Thanks for a great tutorial. Hey group, maybe we can get Graham to send us one for Christmas ! ! ! Tidbit

Hey John, I'm a new guy too. I too agree: nice sight, these guys make ya feel welcome. I'm in a swap and I got invited along on a fishing trip to Pa. in January 05---pretty good for a newbie. Thanks to the group as a whole and WELCOME John. tidbit

"ok" group, Ring Neck Pheasant & deer hair. tidbit

Thanks John, tidbit