Bless you 10,000 times!!!!!

I hadn't thought of using the whole 8 strands of embroidery floss for a body. Usually use Pearsall's silk. I'll definitely use some floss for the body before next season (too many months away!) I like that tapered body.

Your rib reminds me of Bob Wyatt's rib on some of his flies. You're obviously in good company.

I'll also probably use your dressing, but with straight Pearsall's silk in several colors.

You might want want to try a Starling and purple in #16 and #18 for just about anything. Both the trout and bluegills in N. Michigan seem enchanted when one passes near them. They jump right on it!

Your obviously very effective pattern is pretty close to the Partridge and Orange and to the Partridge and Yellow. That's a very good neighborhood! You're again, in excellent company.

Thanks very, very much.

Bill