I think I need to send you my stocking.
I'm sure they will appreciate any pattern you give them. They may not select a particular pattern of yours on a particular trip, that's just how things go. I'm sure your patterns won't fall apart without having caught a few fish first, and then your relatives will be begging for more! I think its absolutely acceptable to give them patterns YOU think they should try, or experimental patterns that just LOOK great!
I'm sure they'll appreciate the thoughtful consideration you made in choosing what patterns to tie for them. Its a great gift!
Last edited by FishnDave; 12-02-2011 at 03:47 PM.
David Merical
St. Louis, MO