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Nick, I own both models, and the specs on the adapter for the smaller light are the same as what you listed. I'm trying to find the adapter for the larger model to make a comparison, but it's been misplaced in our recent move. I'll look for it tonight. The model number of the adapter for the small light is SW-1215W, and the specs can be confirmed at the manufacturers site (http://www.phcenterprise.com/adaptor.html). I haven't traveled internationally much, but the adapter has the input rating of 100-240V, should a outlet adapter work instead of purchasing a whole new adapter? Pete and other Bright Light owners, I had the same problem with my Bright Light (getting way too hot), I found that if you replaced the light with a 5 W halogen it dropped the heat down considerably in both the light and the adapter. The light output was still more than enough. Jason

Great looking fly. What's the name of the weave pattern you used? Thanks, Jason

For wholesale, you can could contact Hareline Dubbin to see if you qualify for an account. They stock Super Hair. Jason

Martie, Welcome to FTF. Clever idea, the Wobble Fly. There was some original discussion on another post about how much the blade effects casting, could you provide a little insight on this? Thanks, Jason

I'll go for one L/XL in Olive, if olive is gone then Brown. Thanks, Jason

Also, does anybody know if there is a shop in the US that might actually stock this magazine? Jason

Oh but wait. There's another one for sale here on our side of the ocean. eBay LAW Vice

Old Hat, Great pattern. Those beads are perfect for that nymph. Can you provide the specifics of the bead? Jason

Bummer...I really would like to get my hands on some of that blue dun yarn. Well, I gues the search continues. Jason

Smallie, What's your source for the yarn? Jason

I have to agree with Rick (Rp3flyfisher), I hate tying dry flies. Not sure why, I think it has something to do with the cost of dry fly hackle when I first started. I could only afford to tie nymphs and streamer and kept with that. I love to tie soft hackles (like Old Hat), something amazing about the effectiveness of simplicity. Jason

It's both of those links that got me started on this search. In the videos he makes reference to Davy's article, I'm trying to get back to the original reference. Just doing some research and got stuck. Jason

I'm in. Pattern: TBD This should be fun, I'm surprised there isn't more interest. Jason

I found a reference and video that mentioned an article by Davy Wotton about tying woven flies with bobbins. Does anybody know where the article is available? I'm not sure if the article is online or printed. Thanks, Jason

I'm in. Pattern: Bottom Crawler Hook: 90* Jason

Could somebody point me in the direction of where I could find some more information about tying tube bass poppers? I've been curious about tube flies in general (mainly for steelhead). Thanks, Jason

I used brassies for awhile, but found that they tend to deform over time. I switched to hair packer made by Anvil, and am extremely pleased with its performance. Jason

Great book. I found my copy on the shelf and started reading it a week ago. Full of information, kinda wish I had read it sooner. Jason

Standard colors are olives, blacks, and maroon. But with woolies, color combinations are endless. I've always liked Denny Rickard's color combinations he uses on his Seal Bugger. The link below shows a table of the color combinations he uses: http://www.flyfishingstillwaters.com/flys.asp There's a starting point. Orange Caddis

I've been pleased with the "Hatch Guide for..." series by various authors. It does a great job for hatches out here in the West, maybe the Hatch Guide for New England Streams would do well for your location. Orange Caddis

Not to step in it. But the Santiam Stonefly can be tied with the other materials mentioned. As a matter of fact, most (if not all) flies can have material substitutions and still be highly effective. That's what I love about fly tying. Use what you have available, no need to search the world over for a particular material. Now that said, there are materials worth searching for, but swannundaze isn't one of them. Orange Caddis UPDATE: I noticed you are tying this pattern commerically. To find a steady supply of swannundaze would be challenging, I'd recommend trying some of the newer materials.

I'll take the last spot. Pattern: Causal Dress, size TBD Orange Caddis

I break it down into individual strands, comb it out, and then furl. If you can find a copy of Lee Clark's book Fly Tying with Poly Yarn. It's full of helpful hints on tying with poly yarn. Also, Ken Hanley's book Tying Furled Flies, is packed with information about yarns and furling, plus many very innovative fly patterns. Hope this helps. Orange Caddis

Another option besides antron yarn is polypropylene yarn (macrame yarn). It's fibers are thicker and stiffer but they furl well, and of course shed water very well. Clark's Tying Yarn is an example. Orange Caddis

Scott, I'm in. Pattern: Superfly Thanks for hosting. Orange Caddis