DarrellP

My message box was full.  I emptied it.  Sorry.

4 hours ago, Mark Knapp said:

Hey Darrell, how come you can't receive messages?

I thought I could.  I will try to figure it out or get one of the moderators to look into it.

I really appreciate the work.  Y'all done good.

You are talented.  I would tie the hackle fuller on a Wulff.

The Ginger Quill is over the top good, Mogup.

Can someone with good camera skills photograph the set and post it?

Fantastic work as usual, Mark.

Thanks.  I will try that.

How is it done?  Really cool.

Amazing work.  Not sure I can see to tie on a leader!

Thanks for hosting.

Great work, guys!  Thanks for hosting.

In the mail!  I went ahead and sent flies to Bob Nelson, who withdrew due to his wife's illness.  If you had room in your envelopes, i put in some woven cords from Flatrock Native.  Outstanding flies,  gentlemen.

Be sure to post photos.

It is easy enough to add a stinger while fishing, if needed.  Sometimes you need one.  Just keep a couple octopus hooks handy in your box. And use your stiff leader material. 

Happy birthday!  Healthy fish.*

Is that a ring on the back of the middle one for tying a dropper?

I am learning to use synthetics. Have some Congo hair.  Great fly..  inspired me to try something similar.

We had a fun with foam swap that was fun.  Creative tyers here.  Glad you are here!

Looks like they are all here.  Will get them out Monday ot Tuesday.  Really magnificent work.

I am sorry, but I need to hold off this time.  Packing to move.

Nice and tight.  Good job.

Got mine today from Mad Duck.  Very nice bass and panfish flies!  Spun deer hair is difficult.  Good work!

10 hours ago, Landon P said:

That is a really, really nice dragon fly!  You have a natural talent.

8 hours ago, Mogup said:

Something a little different.    “Waterhen Bloa” dry fly.   
 

Beauty!  Love the Classics.

13 hours ago, Landon P said:

Ah thank you Mark I wasn't quite sure what to do because the bucktail was fanning out. I'm gonna tie another one soon this time I'm gonna get everything right (hopefully) 

Loosen the wraps as you go toward the stern (hook end).  That will "gather" them .  Also, hair toward the tail base is hollow and flares more.  Toward the tip doesn't flare as much.  And yes, your dumbell eyes are too close to the hook eye.  A good rule of thumb, is to measure the length of the dumbell from the hookeye, mark it, and tie just behind that..  I was privileged to see Clouser himself tie one.  Lots of nuance.  Hope this helps.  Keep tying.