Doug
Sounds like a great topic for a new thread!!
The ruffed grouse is very important in NE Pennsylvania( for hunters, fishers, and eaters!) : the bread crust- basket series is locally very important on the Lackawaxen, Broadhed, and a few other rivers.....Ivan’s version rules here!

.......send to theroe ........

That’s not plain Jane-that’s just plain sexy !!!
One of my all-time favorites, Ray - well done.

I found a great tutorial showing how to tye a Breadcrust Nymph. http://www.charliesflyboxinc.com/flybox/details.cfm?parentID=86 Charlie does nice work... He forgot to mention "don't slice your fingers off when splitting the feather". It's why I buy rather than tie when it comes to the Bre...

redietz wrote:

Theroe wrote:the breadbasket: “reddish brown rust”.

Is that the same as a Breadcrust?

Breadcrust = size 12-10
Breadbasket = size 4-8

Breadcrust with butter - size 10 only

Send this one too :o All kidding aside, I wish I knew you’re in town Ray..... we could’ve caught up for a few minutes! BTW - Those quills on the tail feathers, are the absolute perfect shade for the breadbasket: “reddish brown rust”. The breadbasket is one of the BEST wets to use from Mothers Day to...

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I can’t quite see the picture that clearly, Ray........Send it to Theroe for proper inspection!!!

boy, THAT really scratches my itch!! Ive caught many fish on that pattern.....

I would love to see William wearing that [hat]. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bNDfv_DmR64/VrKSYoEa4AI/AAAAAAACltQ/S5yBl1cf6DM/s800-Ic42/IMG_4409.JPG dd I don't know about William, but Ray for sure ;) :lol: I make a motion for a new, sticky thread titled "Best Posts" - the inaugural p...

The Assam Dragon is my favorite, courtesy of Joe Brooks.