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by Oenophileangler
Mon Sep 09, 2024 9:28 pm
Forum: Tying Wingless Wets
Topic: T. E. Pritt's Flies
Replies: 9
Views: 27768

Re: T. E. Pritt's Flies

That's really cool, Bob! But don't stop at #60. There's two more after that.

Dale
by Oenophileangler
Sun Aug 11, 2024 8:23 pm
Forum: Wet Fly Literature and History
Topic: Parting With Fishing “Stuff”
Replies: 6
Views: 20146

Re: Parting With Fishing “Stuff”

I learned to fish when I was about 8. My uncle taught me to use spin gear, with worms usually, but also Daredevils and Mepps spinners, to catch stocked rainbows in the Sierras (especially Yosemite, when they still stocked fish in the Merced). Life happened and I didn't fish until after my first daug...
by Oenophileangler
Sat Jun 29, 2024 3:56 pm
Forum: Tying Wingless Wets
Topic: A Small Wheatley Box
Replies: 22
Views: 39047

Re: A Small Wheatley Box

I have very kind & generous daughters. They asked me what I wanted for Father's Day. I started out using Wheatley boxes 30 years ago, when I got them for "free" from LL Bean, using gift cards I got from my work. But I switched over to C&F boxes after about 10 years. However, in the...
by Oenophileangler
Wed Jun 12, 2024 2:41 pm
Forum: Fishing Wingless Wets
Topic: Fishing a Riffle
Replies: 19
Views: 28241

Re: Fishing a Riffle

SA also makes some markers, in several different colors, for use on leaders for sighters. I bought a couple a while ago, but haven't used them. I bought them for my euro setup, but have since found that I don't really like that style of fishing (even if very effective). https://scientificanglers.com...
by Oenophileangler
Mon Apr 08, 2024 9:32 pm
Forum: Fly Dressings - Nymphs
Topic: Frank Sawyer's Nymphs
Replies: 75
Views: 701939

Re: Frank Sawyer's Nymphs

Wow, I didn't even know what filoplume was until a few minutes ago, when I looked it up. Amazing what I learn here.

Dale
by Oenophileangler
Thu Feb 08, 2024 5:43 pm
Forum: Wet Fly Literature and History
Topic: SOFT~ HACKLE JOURNAL
Replies: 36
Views: 93273

Re: SOFT~ HACKLE JOURNAL

More than a little bit sad. Just got this last issue today, and it’s the last issue. As in, ever. Very sorry to read this but I understand that life gets in the way. Another FF magazine folded late last year. That was my favorite. Steve knows which one. My best wishes to Steve. I really enjoyed this...
by Oenophileangler
Sat Oct 28, 2023 10:42 am
Forum: Wet Fly Literature and History
Topic: SOFT~ HACKLE JOURNAL
Replies: 36
Views: 93273

Re: SOFT~ HACKLE JOURNAL

chugbug wrote: Fri Oct 27, 2023 11:13 pm The third issue arrived here too, I especially am looking forward to the October caddis article. The flies look great.

I just noticed the wax.tip was "authored" by Petey Laphroaig, ... :roll:
I missed that. Now that's a joke!

Dale
by Oenophileangler
Fri Oct 27, 2023 11:08 pm
Forum: Wet Fly Literature and History
Topic: SOFT~ HACKLE JOURNAL
Replies: 36
Views: 93273

Re: SOFT~ HACKLE JOURNAL

Finally got around to reading it, cover to cover. Excellent! I did go to Ace and bought some wax meantioned in tips. I already had more than I will ever use, but... I bought the wax mentioned. Very, very sticky. I wouldn't put it on your finger. I usually just put some on my tying bench, where this...
by Oenophileangler
Sat Sep 30, 2023 10:33 am
Forum: Fly Dressings - Winged Wet Flies
Topic: Alfalfa
Replies: 8
Views: 29617

Re: Alfalfa

The fly does sort of resemble Alfalfa.
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Norm, take care and stay healthy! See you when you return.

Dale
by Oenophileangler
Mon Aug 28, 2023 9:27 pm
Forum: Fly Dressings - Winged Wet Flies
Topic: Passadunk
Replies: 8
Views: 6172

Re: Passadunk

hankaye wrote: Mon Aug 28, 2023 8:55 am I read a month or 2 a week. All of the Blog entries are listed at the bottom of the link
I often look at Norm's site.

https://flytyingnewandold.blogspot.com

It would take years to go through all his flies.

Thanks, Norm, for posting!

Dale