Finally got all the way through one without breaking the thread. My first one was an F fly. The best part of this one is I actually finished it. It is a pretty sorry looking fly, but it's my first so I'll be keeping it. I then tied two Griffith's Gnat, I am very happy with how they turned out, fairly impressed with myself. I am having trouble with the whip finish. I think a little less "sophisticated" whip finish tool will cure that. I'll be hitting the fly shop tomorrow. I would post pics, but I won't have access to my camera for a few days at least. Thanks for reading.