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bigdewy

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  1. The cleaning process for feathers meant for tying, is not the same as you might expect for your hair.

     

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    Oatka has the right idea; Give this poor misguided Lass the facts about putting chicken feathers in your hair!! smiley-sick028.gif

    And don't forget the possibility of contracting "Bird Lice" and "Avian Flu".smiley-sick010.gif

     

    Some of you other guys are obviously smitten by a sweet young thing named "Laura"!smiley-love003.gif

     

    Get a grip boys, this is war!!! smiley-rpg010.gif


  2. That was quite a dress she was wearing; Hope she didn't come down with a case of "bird lice"!smiley-gen133.gif

     

    The take home message for me is that we shouldn't feel bad about occasionally cutting out the "Flyshop" when seeking cheaper sources of material. The "Flyshops" seem ready, willing and able to cash in on this windfall without much worry about their base; as well they should.smiley-char062.gif


  3. Here is a photo of the Allen 100s and TMC 100s. 16, 18, 20. Allens on top, TMC on the bottom. Other than the eye of the hook being slightly larger and the finish being a little brighter on the Allens, they are nearly identical. How do you consider these to be a hook size smaller? Maybe there was a mix up in the packaging of your order?

     

    Not that I think it matters to the fish, but the Allen hooks definitely look a little shorter in the photo. :thumbsup:

     


  4. I'd definitely go with the clasp envelope, whether padded or not is up to the individual. That way you can send it "First Class" mail which will run you around $1.50 each direction as opposed to Priority Mail which will be 3 to 4 times that amount for the exact same service. First class & Priority get the same treatment. :headbang:

     

     


  5. I'm with phg, nymph under an indicator. I use variations on the pheasant tail nymph with a slow strip retrieve. Copper Johns are another of my favs along with the hares ear.

     

    I luv it when my bobber goes under!! smiley-char096.gif

     

    If you aren't already, I'd strongly recommend using flourocarbon tippets for stillwater!! smiley-char124.gif

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