bdiddy. . .package received. Thanks, again, for the much needed supplies and the sticks. I'm a big fan of Nestor Plasencia.

Cheers! And I know you said "nothing in return," but. . . . . . . . .

bdiddy,

Checked my mailbox today and found a key to the package box. "Hrm... what's this?" I said to myself. In the box I found some a bunch of fly tying material, as discussed. thanks for the great selection. Now, to figure out what the heck I'm actually supposed to do with the stuff!

As for the sticks, a Gurkha Expedition and a Nestor? Far too kind sir, far too kind! Don't think it went unnoticed!

-Mike

Bdiddy,

thanks so much i will make good use of the materials soon i hope too. you were far to kind to send this out. I also thank you for the nestor adn gurk!

i will have to repay in some way!!

mark

To all you fly tying peeps, you are welcome. No payback required. It's good to know you will put it to good use. Enjoy.

bdiddy,

What kind of saltwater tying do you do? Just curious. My Dad does a lot for saltwater. Permit, Trevaly, Baracuda, that kind of stuff. He also runs the Fly Tying Theater for some western sportsmans shows.

^#25,

I live in the Northeast (NJ) so I'm mostly a Striper fisherman. When I sold flies I did all saltwater stuff both Striper/Blues/Weakfish and also Bonefish/Tarpon/Permit flies as well. I even had customers in the upper midwest that bought some of my stuff for Musky & Pike.

In 2002 "Fly Fisherman" magazine awarded my Tide Runner fly best inshore saltwater fly of the year. It was very cool and an honor but it kind of killed my business. I had a real job, kids to raise and I travel for work. It made it hard to meet demand so I stopped. When my kids grow up I will start it again.

Now I just tie for fun and my own use. Your Dad is probably involved in some of the same shows that take place out East. I used to tie at those for several years. Had a great time at the shows.

Out here it's that time of year again so the fish are on the move. I love the spring and the fall.

Nice fly. I like the Junglecock eyes. The Salmon Fly resembalance is interesting.

Well, tight lines to ya'!

Tight lines, dry socks and long ashes!