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In the years, 2006 and 2007, there were roughly 42,000 deaths per year due to automobile accidents (for whatever reason). In 2007 and 2008 there were 0(zero) deaths due to...

For show flies - how about clear 5 minute epoxy?

Dub

Me neither.

Dub

Maybe the 'List' should be a little more detailed, possible age range, physical attributes to look for, etc. If the 'List' only had the name then the TSA person had to do what was procedure, at least...

The Daiwa Lochmoor S 100 is a nice little reel. Looking for one myself.

Dub

The drawing provided by Mike Connor, in his post on another thread, prompted me to ask this question:

Surely some of you have stripped off lengths of the 'Quill Shaft' and used it for a quill...

Sorry to hear of your loss. I found quite a few poems that reflect how we feel about our pets and how they might view us as 'masters'. Maybe this will be of some comfort:
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"There aren?t...

Mike,

Thanks for all that information. Very helpful.

Dub

JMO: If it ain't got wings it ain't an 'Adams'. Period. If there is a publicized pattern standard, you certainly may substitute **As Long As The Difference Is Not Readily Seen**. Example: Using...

Denny,

Happy Birthday.

What fly tying applications would you suggest for Jack Russell hair? Personally, I've always thought it to be too wirey:D Also, how much is a hide going for these days?...

Rookie,

MHO, Interesting and historical book with colorful plates of flies along with recipes. Can be gotten in the $10-20 range.

Dub

If you happen to like books about dogs that'll tug at your heart, try these:

'The Art of Racing in the Rain',
and 'Merle's Door'.

Dub

Mike,

Thanks for all that information. To be honest, I haven't read all of it so this question may have been covered.

I recall reading that you can make an excellent dye out of 'artists oil...

Once An Eagle, by Anton Myrer

Dub

Happy Birthday Lady Fisher.

Dub

Kengore,

"Black is very difficult, I have not been able to get a really good black from any of my dye experiments, more like a dark grey with blueish undertones."

To get a better Black, you...

Can't go wrong with a Royal Wulff. Colors are right for the season, aestheticaly pleasing and the fly is reasonably easy to tie.

Dub

Comparison:

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h295/tyeflies/Dscn0405-1.jpg

from L to R:

Mustad (94840), 28 - Mustad (277), 32 - (T) Royal Wulff (Tiemco 32)
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I have no idea when Mr. Whitlock came up with this method. I learned of this type of connection when Al Caucci showed it to me about a dozen years ago. Using this splice, Caucci recommended Krazy...

Years ago at a Fly Fishing Flea Market a seller had 2 large cartons containg boxes of hooks. He was selling each box of hooks for a mere $0.25. These were full boxes. As I rummaged through the carton...

For small streamers you may want to try Possum guard hairs. The length of the hair is cream and has a short black tip. The hair itself is soft and transluscent. Usually very inexpensive if you can...

Geez. I just love these 'Either / Or' preference hypothetics.

Dub

1. Bumper Sticker - "Proud Parent of a Soldier Serving in Iraq" (son has come home and I just haven't taken it off.

2. Magnetic sticker - "82nd Airborne".

3. Window sticker - "I'd Rather Be...

We purchased that vise, or one very similar to it, for teaching groups of students and adults. Here are comments I recall during the tying sessions:

"The vises are J U N K! They do not hold the...

I believe the first vise I had was from Herter's. It may have come in the company's inexpensive basic kit along with the materials. After that I got more stuff from Herter's and a sporting goods...