Eric has been hitting home runs with his old flies. The background research has really been interesting. I’ve enjoyed Eric’s articles for a long time, however these Maine water flies are really special. Keep up the great work Eric!
I completely, totally, 100%, unequivicably, without a doubt, surely, in toto, with no reservation, categorically, emphatically agree.
Mark
Hi,
I fully agree. I’ve been adding a few of these patterns to my collections, and have picked up a few tying ideas as well. The history is great and really appreciated. Keep them comming!
- Jeff
I’m with Halomidge and McSteff on this one. Eric has been putting up some beautiful, elegant flies. The research and background has been top notch.
Thanks so much! I haven’t been on the bulletin board here in awhile, and was stunned to see this. I’ve got to say that I’m always amazed when I hear someone say they actually read the articles. I guess it’s kind of like a radio show where you just kind of hope someone is listening. Thanks for listening.
Eric
Eric
Do you do any shows or demos in the area…especially, uh , say Michigan?
Mark
Hi Eric,
I’ve bumped a thread from a week or so ago (The Cassin), just to prove we’ve been reading them and because of a qustion I had in that one! Also, I’ve been tying up variations on the Mooselucmaguntic; I really liked that one. Heck, I like all these old wet flies who am I kidding?
- Jeff
Mark you missed him. He did a great demo at Gates Lodge up in the Boardroom on setting wings.
Hi again,
I’ve just tied up a Bemis Stream and I really think this will be a great change of light pattern. It has a similar colour scheme as the Mallard and Claret, which does really well as the sun goes down. And, I’ve always been a big fan of the Invicta, and a lot of these Rangely patterns are similar construction (tail, dubbed body, rib, palmered hackle, and wing), so I can’t see this one being left out of my box. With all the new patterns I’ve been tying up lately, it’s going to take me a lot of time on the river to test them all! Can’t wait! 
- Jeff
I hope to be at the Fish-in next year. I’d hoped to be at it this year, but finances just wouldn’t permit it. Next year for sure.
Eric
Eric,
I have also enjoyed reading the articles and looking at the flies. The flies are beautifully done, as are all of your flies. I have often wondered if these same flies might do well today. Some day I hope to tie up a few of these classic American attractor wets and have a go.
At any rate, great job, and its always interesting to read portions of the histroy of the American version of fly fishing.
Thanks and regards,
Gandolf