Some extra spiders and soft hackles, just in case I lose a few!

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That's quite the collection of extra's--- just in case you lose a few...

... Nicely done! :D

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HEY.......where'd those Egg Laying Caddis go?! Those boxes are a sight to behold and envy no doubt. Wow.

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barebo wrote:
08/10/21 15:44
HEY.......where'd those Egg Laying Caddis go?! Those boxes are a sight to behold and envy no doubt. Wow.
Gave too many away...need to do a few more!

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You need to attend meetings of Fly Tyers Anonymous. No, seriously, I admire your productivity.

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billems wrote:
08/16/21 11:01
You need to attend meetings of Fly Tyers Anonymous. No, seriously, I admire your productivity.
To make matters worse, I started tying Hair Wing Salmon dressings and I've only gone salmon fishing once in my life!

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The jealousy pours out of me.... those are making me hungry!
" There's no such thing as a fly fisherman wholly satisfied with his casting performance. " ~ Jim Green (1971)
" Just once I wish a trout would wink at me. " ~ Brian Shaffer

Use the SEARCH for justification and reasoning.

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And this is August. Imagine how stuffed those boxes must be after a long winter!! Fine work, Bob.

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wannabe wrote:
08/16/21 12:40
And this is August. Imagine how stuffed those boxes must be after a long winter!! Fine work, Bob.

Bret
Although I haven't been able to do much fishing myself to use some of my flies, the boxes were somewhat fuller before I started giving a bunch away.

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So, if those are just “some extra” I have to think they’re just the tip of the iceberg. There is probably an equal amount of cracklebacks and it’s variations alone

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Ed

Yep, do have a few extra palmered flies

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how heavy is your vest!

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ted patlen wrote:
08/17/21 08:24
how heavy is your vest!
REALLY HEAVY if I carry all 8 Wheatley fly boxes at the same time!

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I bet you're one of those saints I occasionally meet who insist you take some of the flies that're workng so well for him. I get to the Driftless on occasion. I'll be looking out for you!

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billems wrote:
09/11/21 23:02
I bet you're one of those saints I occasionally meet who insist you take some of the flies that're workng so well for him. I get to the Driftless on occasion. I'll be looking out for you!
I'll be there from 9/25 to 9/29

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Are you sure you got enough? :)

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ibookje wrote:
09/12/21 00:55
Are you sure you got enough? :)
Not sure but between doctors’ appointments, I might be adding a few more ——- if I can find an empty place to store them in my fly boxes.

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Bob, check this out,

https://www.amazon.com/SGHUO-Painting-O ... ts&sr=1-19

Less than $0.06 per compartment. Will keep you busy for a while.

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