BobHRAH

Anyone have any idea why modern fiberglass rods are almost all done in 'goofy' (to me) colors? Thanks, Bob H

I, too, have had fraudulent charges to my Medicare acct since late 2023 by various crooked vendors for things like covid tests and expensive in-home health care equipment (hospital bed, ortho assist eqpt and others). My main gripe is that each time I found them, I dutifully called Medicare resulting in 30-90 minutes wasted on hold with them, and then finally walking them thru the fake charges. I asked if there is an easier, more efficient way to alert them, and was told 'NO', I have to call. After the last time, they issued me a new acct # and card, so it's been a while (luckily) since I have seen them. It sure would be interesting to know how they get the acct info: health care providers? internally at Medicare? or ??. And, if they were caught and prosecuted. Thanks, Bob H

As I understand it, Dr. Tom bred longer legs into the traits for roosters to deal with the longer saddle feathers. Obviously, they still drag on the ground (cage), but supposedly to a lesser degree. Thanks, Bob H

How about a photo? Thanks, Bob H

Norm, This latest batch of wet flies is truly amazing. You're a real inspiration. Thank you, Bob H

DFoster, I agree with you about foam hoppers. Or foam anything. I just hate working with the stuff. And then if you're supposed to use glue too, I just go nuts. I may struggle thru 3 or 4 attempts to set quill slip wings on a wet, but at least the result is very satisfying. Struggle with foam and all you get is some plastic on a hook. Yeah, I know they catch fish, but so do San Juan Worms and mop flies. Might as well fish nightcrawlers. I'll stick to traditional, mainly natural materials. Thanks, Bob H

In the Driftless part of Wisconsin, they color them pink. Thanks, Bob H

Norm, Outstanding work as always. Is the Steelhead Fly Tying Manual the 1979 one by Tom Light and Neal Humphrey? or...? Thanks, Bob H

Great job! Hope to see more. Thanks, Bob H

Gentlemen, Thanks so much for your detailed responses. If I understand correctly, you don't remove any part of the center stems? Do you lie the feathers flat when starting to tie in, or set on edges (like quill slips)? Again, thanks very much for your responses. Bob H

Norm, Excellent work as always. Could you please share your technique for mounting the wings while keeping the head small and the tips perfectly aligned. Thanks, Bob H

If it's important to you, Eagle Claw is one of very few, if any, American made hooks. Thanks, Bob H

That was pretty interesting. Especially the part about being inspired by natural materials. Thanks for posting. Bob H

Also wondering about Kimo, Scott P, Craigack, Bazzer? Thanks, Bob H

The goose shoulder that I have (Hareline) has wispy fiber tips on the bottom 2/3 of the length of the feather, leaving only the top 1/3 to use when tying. Is the McLain (or any other brand) different in this regard; in other words is the entire feather usable (other than the bottom fluff)? If the entire feather is usable, then they are probably worth the premium price. Also, the shoulder feathers that I have appear to be mirrored right and left on each feather. But, when I try to match slips from each side of the same feather for marrying, it doesn't work and I have to use what appear to be a right and left feather to get them to marry. Is that always the case? Thanks, Bob H