Ron, Glad to know you got the journal. Had you in mind when choosing the font size. Hope it's easy for you to read.

Thanks for the kind words guys. Just getting going.

Soft~Hackle Journal is only a name. Wingless wets will get a lot of ink, but it's not about just that. Would like to insert more literature, actually.

Ron Eagle Elk wrote: ↑Tue Jul 19, 2022 6:03 am Holy Cow. You must have some pull, Steve. My copy arrived in yesterday's mail. I agree with Ray. This is a beautifully photographed book and very informative. I can definitely see the influence of flymph tyers, as you mentioned. Well done, my friend.

Meegwesh, friend.

Thanks for the kind words, guys. Ron, you haven't received your book yet? If you don't get it within the next couple days let me know & I'll look into it. Those who read TS&TAOTS may recognize that many of the fly dressings given in the fly catalogue section are informed by what I've learned...

Steve, did you post that yet? Always looking for homemade stuff that actually works. I used a semi-straight paperclip as a dubbing twister for years. Last class I taught I gave everyone a paperclip and a section of soda straw. Dubbing hook and hackle guard, free of charge. Ron, here it is. dubbing ...

Ron, here is the spinning tool. Coat hanger wire about 6" long, the crook is slightly open. With practice it can be spun fast, rolled between the palms, or it can be twirled with your fingers which is slower, but who's in a hurry? The price is right.

Thanks Ray. The hackle is natural welsumer brahma hen. Not dyed. What I love about the welsumer is that the barring is so distinct, & the brown coloration has a translucent glow. Order some chicks in the spring & by late fall you'll have it. Down to a partial cape so considering raising a f...

Ron Eagle Elk wrote: ↑Wed May 25, 2022 6:34 am Another beauty, so very well dressed. Really nice to see your flies gracing these pages again.

Thanks Ron. I've never really gone away. I'm like the plague, disappearing for awhile, then erupting again.

Is the Brahma hen dyed, or natural? I’m guessing it is dyed. Superbly fishable art. Very well done. Thanks for sharing. Thanks Ray. The hackle is natural welsumer brahma hen. Not dyed. What I love about the welsumer is that the barring is so distinct, & the brown coloration has a translucent gl...

Beautiful pattern Steve and as Ray said, It's good to see you posting again! It sounds like you need a hobby to occupy your time! Might we suggest fly fishing and tying? You are indeed a busy man! Gotta admire you for that! Dougsden I couldn't determine if the original had wire, however I did wind ...