Alder Fly

[Donald Nicolson]

I had a bit of trouble yesterday posting this.
I have a new laptop with a larger screen,
but I am still not 'au fait' with it.
This is my umptieth attempt.

I enjoyed the article on the Alder,
here is a wingless version from the
West of England.


Alder
Hook: 10 to 14.
Silk: Claret.
Body: Peacock herl ribbed with two strands
of unwaxed claret tying silk.
Hackle: Shoulder hackle - black cock;
Head hackle - wood-cock or grouse.

[fwalsh]

Donald : I'm glad to see that you are posting again . Hope all is well with you . A friend of mine from Scotland who has lived in Newfoundland (Canada) for years now still uses the classic English and scottish trout flies with great success.........Frank

[Ron Eagle Elk]

Donald,

Lovely fly, as always. Does the larger screen help with the eye problems?

REE

[EdD]

Donald, seeing your post was a pleasure. I hope that you are doing well and are able to tie again. My thoughts and prayers have been with you.

Ed

[Donald Nicolson]

Thank you, J.Walsh, EdD and Ron.
Actualy, the eyes are about the same,
but I am getting used to my sight limitations
and the new wider screen helps a lot also there is a vry good zoom facility.
I hope to start tying again soon,
maybe I'll try a swap, I'll do a trial run first,
then sign up for the swap when they are completed satisfactoraly.

[rookie]

Donald

When I saw your first post this morning, I thought it was my eyes. Thanks for re-posting. I was hoping to get a glimps of your fly. I will certainly be tying some as I am a great fan of wingless flies. Good to hear from you again. I hope the new computer works out.