Your loop pictured is correct. Also, the way you pulled it taught so it’s out a 90° angle is perfect. This will keep your flies away from the main line. Also, yes, you can use any type of loop you want just as long as it’s easy to undo after catching a few fish and you wish to switch a fly. Yes, the...

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In northeast Pennsylvania, we have a similar large species, although they use sticks to make their home. Also a very prolific hatch.

Nice, Work Mr. Roadkill Bill!

Norm - you’re on fire!
Very nice to see you posting your handiwork again on a regular basis.

Dana

Mike - yeah….,,,, seems like I get on once every three months or so whether I need it or not

Most of the time I use a 3 position, two fly set up. Early season finds an emerger/ Flymph/ soft hackle on top with a heavier versions of the same on the bottom. This is usually achieved by using a much heavier hook. My leader set up uses loops (with snelled flies) in lieu of the typical long tag en...

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Now THAT, Mr. Roadkill Bill really has me perplexed:()

A very nice fly though!!

Dang - Norm’s on FIRE today!

Personally, I prefer splitting. For me it makes a sparser,tighter body. However, it takes a bit longer than using the single strand touch dub, and / or noodle methods. Either way I think it’s personal preference.

Very nice, Norm. I might have to try my hand at this one.



Thank you for keeping the Ray Bergman tradition alive!

Dana

and HOW did I miss this???