WOAH!...thanks gang!,

I really appreciate the comments.

I'll consider the FOTW suggestion.

For those whom are wondering...the cord was removed from all three lengths of mylar in the Silversides and Mackerel patterns. These flies are only lightly coated in epoxy thusly making a very light fly that drains water quite well. In fact, the flies initially float head down until the mylar tubes fill with water...kind of cool!

The Shad imitation is entirely coated in epoxy and was an attempt at a Presentation Artfly...I like fishables better though. That shad would hurt like heck if it ever hit me in the back.

Regards, and great site!

Henry