John, don't tempt me so

Good point on the footprint aspect. I guess I was thinking the paraloop would present a similar hackle footprint as the Water Walker with the added benefit of the body itself riding lower in the water.

I would love to see those guys tie! I just heard our 'local' shop is closing. The closest now will be 75mi away

Tim

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Tim -

My recollection of Harley's priorities were "footprint" of the double parachute and its floatation on rough water.

Harley is a Ph.D. in Fisheries Science. He is one of the most complete, all around anglers I've had the pleasure of knowing.

If you hustle on down to Idaho Falls to be there by 10:00 a.m. on December 22, maybe he will tie a water walker for you.

http://jimmysflyshop.com/fly-tying-demos/

If you get there a week earlier, you can watch Mike Lawson. Bet he ties his "no hackle", along with some other very interesting flies. The book signing is probably "Spring Creeks."

I really miss those winter Saturday morning fly tying demos at Jimmy's.

John