Otto,

This is in regards to all your recent post's...not just this one...

You seem to be placing a lot on what you perceive in your own abilities in tying...lol..I just confused me self...lol

Anywho, If you are looking to really shorten your learning curve in tying...I can only suggest what I found to be the single greatest help for myself...and the best investment I've made toward tying my own flies...And that was purchasing A.K.Best's video "Tying Dry Flies" This video covers dries in steps and really hones in on proportions....And gives techniques that can be used in ALL aspects of tying .. Not just Dry flies....The way he shows to mount material on the hook works universally....I think you'll really enjoy this video.