Well, I received the flies from the bet, and since I believe in completing the circle and giving praise where it is due, here in part is my personal email response to SheTies.

"The flies arrived yesterday and I am impressed. I like the cased caddis - very attractive and thanks for the beads so that I can make some too. Your crystal dub/ pheasant wing streamers look especially fishy. The loop-wing emergers will be useful on the Grand for both trout and mooneye!

The winner of course is the sunfish - EXCELLENT use of the rabbit strip for the belly. There is no excuse for having a crowded or bulky head - that is one of my criteria for judging a well tied fly. All yours are very neat.

I am pleased to also have the advantage of seeing flies from another region and 'school'. These flies from outside the Ontario 'box' have sparked me.

I promised to send a sample of my own work to indicate that it was a fair bet, I will make some selections tonight, hopefully you will be pleased too.

Thanks again,
Greg"

[This message has been edited by Greg H (edited 08 March 2005).]