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Proud of my Southcoast farming and whaling heritage, thankfully they were on the winning side of the King Philips and Revolutionary wars.

Yes I routinely use 1 or 2 strands off the spool to keep the spool from tangling I use the notch on the spool end to hold the position of the 4 strands then use a piece of plastic binding comb or spool organizer to hold the separated strand lengths wound on the spool.

After they bought their way out of New York (1791) now they may be sending their land to claim coastline in the Connecticut River delta as they are currently the only New England state without a coastal border. Keeping an eye on the Allen boys! (Good old swamp yankee humor)

We have the black and turkey vultures in the northwest side of CT, although we see the turkey vultures most often. Nice picture Norm I guess he beat you to the tail😁

Some very nice ties I enjoy the bumblepuppy's classic dressing on the perfect hook. Nice proportions and deer hair work tough on a 14!

Sorry for the loss, I've had dogs all my life with the exception of the first few years in the service. My wife accused me of marrying her to be dog sitter while I went bouncing around the world for Uncle Sam, she may have been right. I usually tie pins with their fur/hair for myself. I wish you fond memories of Sir Huckleberry Finn and in time to stop looking over your shoulder for him. Chris.

I've been watching the juvenile starlings and thinking they would dye yellow very nicely.

Nice tie and very good video (quality and presentation) I wish you well with your fly index I still keep my patterns and formulas in a paper notebook form, maybe one of these days I'll get ambitious.

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A couple of black ghost patterns one for the challenge thread and one inspired by flytire's post

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Black Ghost Hook-Mustad 3665A, thread-black, tail- yellow hackle fibers, body- black floss with silver embossed rib, throat- yellow hackle fibers, wing- 4 white saddle hackles with jungle cock nails (needs another coat of head cement) Next fly up Bumblepuppy- any version

Nice soft day I'll take the black ghost

I have a portable backup unit 7500K (gas) in a dedicated shed that has been used. The expense is the installation (electrician) with the transfer switch and sub panel I only have limited use it is not a whole house automatic standby system (that Generac markets) I have to manually start the generator and engage the transfer switch to provide power. Additionally I provide maintenance- periodic starting, oil changes, ethanol treatment. Get a quote from a generator installer (free quotes?) it can vary with your area and codes.

welcome Andrew hope you fish so your survey will be of use to you

Thanks for the post SilverCreek. I enjoy reading informative ideas and suggestions for pattern variations.

very nice tie and a great pattern

SilverCreek I was not sure of the Henry Fork origin, found listings for New Zeeland then a few for the Delaware river and PA. Thank you for your commentary, I always enjoy the history behind a pattern there is more to this site then hooks, thread and feathers!

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Armadillo on the half shell! with herb butter what can beat that?

Nelson's Caddis (Nelson Ishiyama) I found two patterns for the fly. First was a simple wing, second pattern and I think the original pattern with 2 bunches of hair for the wing. The antenna is optional but noted on the second pattern. I believe this pattern was originated in Henry's Fork but not 100% sure. I like the second pattern and need to tie it in a few other colors. Hook- Mustad 94840, thread- brown, tail- deer hair tied short, body- olive brown dubbing, wing- deer hair (1st single bunch, second two bunches), hackle-dark ginger, antenna-moose mane. Apologize for the delay I suffered a migraine yesterday and did nothing all day a little fuzzy still today must be the humidity. Next fly up Smokey Mountain Blackbird

I take it never tied this pattern so Ill give it a go after my poodle gets his hair cut today.

I retired twice, first from the Navy then from a DOD contractor three years ago (covid timing was perfect with my FRA). I worked part time after that for four months to keep from going stir-crazy and adjust a little. My family seems to think I have nothing to do and always seems to find projects for me to keep me out of trouble. I am now well adjusted, do not miss work at all, and wonder how I ever found time to work 40 - 60 hours a week and will have to learn to tell family no and hire someone. I enjoy my coffee and breakfast out on the deck now, feeding birds, reading and taking time to enjoy things I did not have time for following the rat race. Fishing in a spring rain with the red wing blackbirds singing like my childhood memories. I pray for good health to be able to enjoy simple pleasures and to keep tying and casting.

glad to see you back and that your health is good. nice tie also.