New hooks, thanks hank!

[daringduffer]

I saw a fly a couple of days ago, very similar to your fly, that was recommended when the needle flies are active. It was tied with these naturals in mind. Can't recall where I found it. Made me think about what I quoted from Geoffrey Bucknall the other day; "If the size is right, then it's all about behaviour". Whether true or not, that kind of thinking might boost one's confidence.

dd

[hankaye]

Troutmaddave, Howdy;

Hank,
Read that book! Brilliant read. He had a very minimalist approach to fly selection. He recommended only a few go-to patterns, instead of boxes and boxes of them. So what do we do with all the flies that we tie. I'm thinking of sorting my boxas out by river, not by type!
Raining here again today...... Vice time!

Sort of like layin' brick ... soldiers or sailors ??? Just enjoy the tying and you can always
hand out the ones that don't work for you to someone else or gift the stream-side trees
and other vegetation with new ornaments ... .
Learning new styles and techniques is a satisfying mental exercise in itself, , .

hank