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by RickA
Sun Apr 12, 2026 8:56 am
Forum: Fly Dressings - Winged Wet Flies
Topic: Ibis Gold
Replies: 2
Views: 4273

Re: Ibis Gold

Norm, your wing work blows me away... Outstanding!
by RickA
Thu Mar 05, 2026 10:08 am
Forum: Tying Wingless Wets
Topic: Midge Bobbin Holder?
Replies: 3
Views: 6245

Re: Midge Bobbin Holder?

I have 3 of the old Wasatch bobbins that hold small spools but they are no longer available.
It's a shame because they made some nice tools.
I did find some bobbins on ebay that hold 10mm spools, sewing machine size, that should work.
They have ceramic tips and wood handles like the Wasatch.
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by RickA
Sun Feb 15, 2026 10:17 am
Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
Topic: Gartside Sparrow
Replies: 2
Views: 6854

Re: Gartside Sparrow

Nice job, Darrell.
Sparrows have been in my boxes for years and for a good reason.
Jack was a hoot and would have approved.
by RickA
Mon Jan 19, 2026 10:33 am
Forum: Fishing Wingless Wets
Topic: CDC for 2026
Replies: 1
Views: 34503

Re: CDC for 2026

Yeah, My boxes look like that early spring and by the time June rolls around, they look like a bomb went off.
Nice job, Bill 8-)
by RickA
Sat Jan 10, 2026 9:40 am
Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
Topic: CDC Sparkle Soft Hackle
Replies: 5
Views: 6898

Re: CDC Sparkle Soft Hackle

Heck Yes!
I need a few of those in my caddis box.
by RickA
Tue Nov 25, 2025 11:17 am
Forum: Soft Hackle Materials
Topic: Prairie Chicken Skin
Replies: 11
Views: 121421

Re: Prairie Chicken Skin

Hey Brian.
Tie a few Carey Specials with your Prairie Skin.
Those larger feathers are perfect for that pattern.
by RickA
Fri Oct 31, 2025 10:48 am
Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
Topic: Golden Soft Hackle
Replies: 2
Views: 1483

Re: Golden Soft Hackle

Nice, Bill!
I really like the look of the segmentation created by the tail fibers twisted into a rope.
Gotta give that one a go.
That pattern has Halloween all over it!
by RickA
Fri Sep 12, 2025 9:41 am
Forum: Fly Dressings - Winged Wet Flies
Topic: Irish Grouse
Replies: 7
Views: 18898

Re: Irish Grouse

I thought the herl was bronze too, Greg.
Don't know if it's true, but I heard if you left green herl on a window sill in the sun it would "bleach"
and turn bronze.

Nice job Norm!
by RickA
Mon Jul 14, 2025 8:00 am
Forum: Fly Dressings - Nymphs
Topic: Krystal Flash Blue-winged Olive
Replies: 2
Views: 105590

Re: Krystal Flash Blue-winged Olive

The last time I was on your Owyhee, the browns crushed those on a dropper. ;)
by RickA
Fri May 30, 2025 12:39 pm
Forum: Fly Dressings - Winged Wet Flies
Topic: Pale Evening Dun
Replies: 3
Views: 20088

Re: Pale Evening Dun

You never cease to amaze me with your Bergman patternsI
I think Ray would approve.
Well done, Norm.