I just wanted to thank everybody for their advice and encouragement. Last night, after spending the day raking leaves, I started leafing through "Essential Trout Flies" and "Wet Flies" looking for somethign to spark my tying. Well, let me tell you, it worked! Last night I tied 1/2 dozen black Marabou Muddlers (following the pattern on "Essential Trout Flies") and 1/2 dozen yellow Marabou Muddlers.

This morning I sat at my bench again and ended up with 1/2 dozen black soft hackles and 1/2 dozen olive soft hackles.

Thanks to all again.