It would be helpful if more people specified what size hook they're using while tying.
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It was inevitable... The Tying Police phinally caught up to me...
I'm being detained for "blasphemous tying without thread" and "phly porn"...
'Charges pending...
I am now accepting cakes and pies phlavoured with philes and hack saws...
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Barry : it is beautiful. I am truly honoured. Thanks.
ps: this is the fly that I lost the "big one" in Atchison Lake !
Gray
Gail.
While I certainly respect your opinion on the positions of the mustard and the lettuce, I personally think it matters very little... Once you (read: I) start chewing it's just tasty! ;-)
Martin
I'm thinkin that the ham should be snuggled right up next to the mustard.....then the lettuce, etc. Mustard and lettuce are not the best taste-sensory mates.
Mr. Nicolson... Thanks for the kind words! So many curious things to explore, there aren't enough hours in the day! Cheeeerz!
Martin...
Ausgezeichnet !!! Lookin' forward to your keen insight and relevant content... Standing by to stand by...
HMH puts forth nice tools and noteworthy vises...
and [u:c6f8578817]tubes & accessories[/u:c6f8578817]...
I added a conehead to shift the CG forward and get deeper faster...
'got a little wreckless with peacock herl to better define the profile...
and extra phlash for enhanced seasoning...
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Pete,
Great post!
I'm doing an article on tying BIG flies, and I'll most likely include a couple of your techniques. I'll probably contact you for some details and comments.
Martin
Friends of Lavaguada have to hire a videomaker, and stop doing this awful videos mixed with photos. The fishing spots they show are fantastic, but the videos are crap!!
Ernesto
I take my first trout trip the day after Thanksgiving--this Friday. I'll have this in mind when I make my lunch. Thanks, Martin!
Paul,
Cutting down on the butter here. I love the stuff, but mustard is actually tastier and more healthy. And Coleman's...? Fine for certain things, but I prefer food that's not painful to eat! ;-)
Martin
mnnnnn! sounds good, but what about the butter? And I'll send you a pot of Colemans you pussy!
hope your keeping well mate ;-)
P
Bob,
I've been in the US and Canada and seen what's available, and I'll bet you that almost any local supermarket or grocery can supply decent ingredients for a sandwich like this - apart from the bread probably. But as I say: water, salt, yeast and flour and you're well on the way. It's easy, healthy and tasty. A little kneading and a lot of time and home made bread is bound to come out better than anything from a plastic bag.
Good ham can be found, just pay what it costs. Lettuce and tomatoes no problem. A good mustard has to be there somewhere. Onions, leeks, avocados, pickle, jalapenos or whatever you fancy. It should be easily available.
I'm sure it's possible.
Martin
Martin,
Except for the big cities with extensive European ethnic populations the vast majority of America is sadly lacking in many of the desired ingredients. While I was in the Army, stationed in Germany (1953-1956) many of the food stuffs we had came directly from Denmark and always remarked how good things tasted, especially the ham. Thank you for giving me a peek into your life.
