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Piper - I am also in Pittsburgh. I'll drop you a line next time I go up. I always have a few patterns to share. Do you tie?

Everything everybody said above. The summer girls are wary just like the low stream trout. Approach with caution! Just kidding - there are some good time to have. In addition to the PM sent, I...

Kirk - drop me a PM. I went to Penn State and can give you some pointers.

Panfisha - if you are up for some company, drop me a line the next time you plan on hitting the Yough. I grew up about 20 minutes away from Confluence (near 7 Springs) and guided (whitewater) for a...

I've heard it called the rattler or rattlesnake, but I can attest this articulated pattern works well for steelhead. You can easily manipulate the weight of the fly by the type, size and number of...

Happy Birthday Ed! Excuse for a new stick, perhaps? Regardless I hope you had a great one. Can't wait to see everyone for the FishIn if not sooner.

PS - nice fish Dave

The SA System Max series boxes use a gasket and vacuum sealing to make the box waterproof. If you simply close the box it is not waterproof. You need to push on the center of each side of the box...

Fat chance - but does anyone have a Dan Craft Five Rivers FT 10' 4wt blank laying around that they'd like to get off their hands? Dan Craft is sold out on the blank and I am hoping to do this build...

I haven't been on here much bc of work travel, but if anyone wants to add me on FB I am at http://www.facebook.com/people/Chris-Hook/611126360?_fb_noscript=1

Randy/Gene - the truth about getting the waders on so fast is non-stick spray. Just kidding - I think the fact that they are five times too big may have had an impact. I was anticipating some...

Let's hope the green drakes descend like B-52 bombers again this year!!! Last year the drake duns/spinners in Blackwell were a site to be seen. I am so amped for this trip! Can't wait to catch up...

Tim - some definite fish slayers came in the mail today. Thanks for hosting and thank you everyone for swapping!

Brad - Your rod came in the mail today and all I can say is HOLY CRAP that is a nice rod! Your craftsmanship is completely top notch and I cannot thank you enough for sharing. I humbly plan to make...

I could be way off, but from what I remember it is a wing material for streamers or as a material to add flash to flies. You could cut it up or use dubbing loops if you wanted a flashy body.

Quick question - is there any benefit in shipping in SCH 80 PVC or HDPE? I was thinking about placing the rod inside some foam pipe insulation and inside a SCH 80 PVC or HDPE tube. Suggestions? ...

Jim - great looking rod. I wrapped my rod with a nearly identical color (Pearsals antique gold), but my wraps don't look nearly as elegant as yours. Great build!

If you just search amber you can find a whole host of insects. Great find DShock. Found a mayfly in...

Black Co...I hope everything clears up on the home front! I am finishing up my rods this weekend, so don't feel like you're the only one with an unfinished rod. The more I tinker with this rod, the...

I also seldomly weight flies. If there is any weight it is usually through a conehead/bead/etc. I feel you have a lot more flexibility with where you want to put your fly in the water column with...

Ed have a great day tomorrow!

Jim - I am in the same boat. I was planning for the ship-out on April 15th. I will be traveling to San Francisco for the next week. Can we get a consensus on dates?

My set arrived yesterday in the mail. Definitely plan on replicating a few of these great tyes! Thanks everyone and Ed for hosting this swap. Wish you best to your health.

Ed you are in my prayers for a speedy recovery.

Got the rod and components today. Can't wait to get this sweet rod built! So what are the ideas going around regarding wraps?

Ed - hope your health is on the mend. Can't wait to see the assortment of flies that come in...but no rush! Get well!

Chris