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I think you nailed it there Mark :)

Here’s the last of several attempts. I gave up on the alternating bands approach and went back to a white floss body with black floss rib. Yes, my wing needs work.

This is my first attempt, using the technique shown in the Gravel Gertie video. Could be a little smoother, but I will work on that. I used silk floss for the black, and rayon floss for the white, ‘cause that’s what I had on hand. I didn’t make any attempt this time around to get a specific number of stripes. This is on a #8 hook.

I going for the look in Klein’s photo, with white and black being equal width and making a level surface, so to speak.

I’m guessing that is probably right. Wrapping a white floss body and then ribbing with black is no doubt the easiest way to do it, but I don’t think it would give the right look.

Thanks flytire! I’ve been playing around with a few different techniques. Still undecided. In one of Fred Klein’s instagram comments he states “a two hand wrap”.

Thanks dflanagan!

I’ll have to look for that. I only have his first video.

I’ve been recently intrigued by this wet fly from Plate #8 in Ray Bergman’s Trout. The link below shows a spectacular example. https://pin.it/6mwI13e How would you approach the body on this fly? Two bands at once, or one at a time?

Yes, I’ve had the same problem. I thought it was just me.

My flies shipped today.

Agreed, but my problem is I’m trying to fit into a specific dimension in one of the drawers in my fly tying desk. The box shown above as “option 2” is too big in one of the dimensions. I am hoping that three of the Hareline tubes will efficiently fit the space. If this is the case, it will nicely fill my needs. I’m using this for floss spools. If I can get 21 spools accommodated, that would be just great.

Thanks flytire. I think maybe you misunderstood my request. I had no doubts that the thread or floss spools would fit in the tubes. Rather, I was concerned with how many tubes I could stack (side by side) in the space I have available for them. To know this, I’d need to know the dimensions of the square part of the tubes, since this is the widest dimension. I was hoping that somebody had a set of these tubes and could make the measurement, hence my request. Sorry for any confusion.

Most thread spools are 1” diameter.

Thanks flytire. Those appear to be the same tubes. I’m not clear on whether the 1-3/8” refers to the diameter of the tube, or the dimensions of the square part of the end cap.

Anybody own a set of these? I’m interested in knowing the dimensions. Specifically, the total tube length, and also the dimensions of the square end caps. They seem like a good idea for storing floss spools and the like, but I want to know how many tubes I can fit in my desk compartment before I order them.

I’m grasping for the term that is used to define what type of wire is used in the manufacture of a fly hook. Some hooks use wire that has a round cross-section (e.g. Mustad 36891), while others use wire that is somewhat flattened (e.g. Mustad 9672). What is the term for this?

My pattern will be a Great Pumpkin (streamer).

I believe the Sir Conrad was actually presented to William Conrad, who at the time was the host of the TV Series “Outdoor Life”.

I’ll take a slot

So sad. Another great one gone.

I have collected many of his films over the years. He was the best!

Thank you Will. Welcome back!

Thanks Sandan!

Thanks Steve!