bdesavage

While I like to buy local, can't seem to get small hooks around here, they just kind of look at you strangley. JStockhard will order whatever you want, for an additional fee. I get 28 to 32's at marriots. They have a web site and are real good with customer service.

When you get herl that dont look quite right Steam them, just get you teapot going and then pass them through the flo. I got this tip from Al Beatty. Bill

I've had mine for over 6 months now,have tied down to sz.32 with no problems, at the beginning it is a little stiff but it works in well and now is very smooth. Bill

It's been a while since I've posted here, But on this topic I do have something to say. I read constantly not just fishing, but other stuff as well, a lot of magazines and my only negative thing about "Hatches" is its a annual and I want MORE! Great Job Will. Bill

Hi Mike, Check out FAOL, and go to Al Campbell's articles, "Begin Fly tying" You'll find all youll need, between here and there. Oh Yeah Theres No Hope For You Now. :devil: :devil: :devil:

Hi All, Just a short about what the other half brought home from "Hobby Lobby", its called a Carousel Organizer. Whats great is if you sign up for their newsletter you can print out their 40% off coupon from last sundays newspaper. Heading there tommorow to pick me up one, they retail for 5.99, but with the coupon they are 3.59. Then we'll probly head down to "Lunkers & Anglers Inn". http://www.craftsetc.com/Store/ShowProduct.aspx?p=399428 Bill

Will, Shirts arrived today... look Great. Many Thanx Bill

Will, My check will go out in the mail on 6-6-06. 2 Shirts: 1 Prarie Dust 3XL, 1 Kelly Green. Bill

Count me in 1 Prarie Dust 3XL 1 Kelly Green 3XL Bill

Flies Arrived today, Really Great Job Everybody! :bugeyes: Bill

Put me down for one also, need a 3XL. Bill

The Flies arrived today and all I've got to say is WOW, Great Job Guys. And Many Thanks Brian for hosting this. Bill :yahoo:

NADA, as of the 13th Bill

Just got "Innovative Flies & Techniques" a really Great Resourse Thanks to Al & Gretchen. However I do have 1 thing to comment on. Don't be "thrifty"(I don't care what my wife says I'm not Cheap) get the spiral bound edition, I ended up spending 8 bucks on a "D" ring display type binder and taking 2 plus hours taking the book apart and punching the holes. :wallbash: Bill

Brian, As I told Backstroker,Im more than partially "Brain Dead"! Flies will go out this week sometime( If I can Remember how to open the door...SHEESH!) Bill

Backstroker, The Bead Head Caddis are done, I will get them in the mail first chance I get next week. Bill

Zip, Usually Padrons "Corticos", Them and Good Coffee are my only "Vises" I have left. I dont include Fly Fishing or Fly Tying as a Vise.(I am not in Denial I dont care what my wife says). You should have the flies monday. Check out the box and if you like Good Cigars try some Padrons. Bill

Greifs, Heres how I did it. Used a Small metal cigar tin(appx.4x5x1/2) piece of thin foam wrapped cardboard,inside a 6x9 mannila enevelope (sase same). Cost sase$0.63, combined$0.87 total $1.50. Bill

Zip, Flies went out today. Bill

Count Me in been Tying a year or so. Ill figure out what to tie and post it in a day or so. Bill

Zip, #16 Red Glass Bead Head Quill Spinners are done. I know it sounds a little strange, but they've worked great for me. Need your addy they will be mailed 2-25-06.

Zip, My flies will be Spinners of some sort Ill get going on them tommorow. Bill

Yooper, Check out the Al Beatty Videos on this site and FAOL website. Bill

Zip, If space still open count me in, post or email particulars. Bill

Here's my info: Local "Big Truck" Driver for a Pallet Company. Married for 30+ years. Just got back into Fly Fishing after a 25 year layoff. New Fly Tier, AND I LOVE IT. Wife is Retired due to MS, doesn't fish,but loves the locations. Bill DeSavage