Sometimes looking at a picture,while tying is not enough, you need a 3D Model in front of you. This way you can actually digest all the nuance(a shade of difference, or delicate variation)that the photograph lacks.

Also I can not over emphasis (special attention to stress it's importance) about lighting...

Not only does my tying area have generous general lighting, but I also have spot lighting that I can place as needed for better veiwing of what I am trying to achive.

Last but not least, if it is a new pattern, start big and work down in hook size as you master the fly pattern at the larger size.


~ Parnelli
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Down in the meadow in a little bitty pool
Swam three little fishies and a mama fishie too
"Swim" said the mama fishie, "Swim if you can"
And they swam and they swam all over the dam





[This message has been edited by Steven H. McGarthwaite (edited 11 July 2005).]