Have talked with both Tabory and Abrames, and have books by both of them. Two different styles of writing, and of approach.

Personally, I have never done well with flatwings, but it may be due to my lack of tying skill

Striper moon is a good read, as is much on his web site.

...going back into hibernation mode now, so that I don't risk getting too excited for fishing and the warm weather. So far, so good.

Jed, if you still have that 8 wt later in the spring, I want to give it a couple of casts, as I am passively looking for a 8wt travel rod.

kirk