In the tying "groove"

All about flies Fly Tying
1

I know I’m there when I can get the right tilt and spread on dry fly tails pretty much every time without having to back off wraps and re-position the hackle fibers. The rest of the fly may make the trout laugh as it floats by, but the tail holds up it’s end of the bargain.

Regards,
Scott

2

I’m there when the 1st pinch between the thumbs spreads the comparadun hair 180deg perfectly on the 1st try:^)

3

I’m there when I completely forget about time when I’m at the bench.

REE

4

I know when I am there when I can build married wet fly wings and set them perfect fly after fly.