I read that in the catalog also. I have one of them. But I was told by Harry that it was for the knot? See I told you they all had different ideas?

Tyeflies- I bet you found that flies tied by the same person changed over the years? I know mine have and I am sure theirs did to because I saw some that Harry had tied in the 40's and they were a little different from the ones tied when I was there. It is an interesting subject for sure. I always enjoy reading about the Catskills, the area and the tiers. I will enjoy reading your paper when you are done with it. Ron