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Billamicasr
It was about 1974 at Bob Guards Caddis Fly shop in Eugene, OR where I first learned to tie flies. Poly Rosborough (sp) visited and spent the day while we sat along side and practiced his "Fuzzy Nymph" tying style.
I met many of the now famous names in fly fishing back then; Bob Guard was like a magnet to draw in those guys. Anyone remember the old yellow milk truck (his RV) Bob used to drive to fishing spots? If you do, you'll recall the wood sign over the door that said "Guard House"; I always thought that was so cool.
The attached photo is a dozen flies that were tied for me by (???? cannot recall his name ). I do remember he tied them for the hefty fee of $1.00 per fly and a total of $12.00 including a little fly box (I've been offered $50). I believe the largest is a 24 and the smallest is tied on a size 28 hook; I cannot imagine my fingers being able to do that, not even in my youth. If you could see them in person you'd be absolutely amazed at the detail. Can you see the Royal Wolf?
I've tied lots of flies, but I don't think I've ever tied a dry fly smaller than a 14. I've tied nymphs like the gnat down to 18, but I don't think I was ever able to do anything much smaller. These days I find it difficult to tie anything except Steelhead flies; I love a good sparse hackle spey pattern in a light wire 2/0 for summer run Steelhead on the McKenzie... LOL.
Bill
I met many of the now famous names in fly fishing back then; Bob Guard was like a magnet to draw in those guys. Anyone remember the old yellow milk truck (his RV) Bob used to drive to fishing spots? If you do, you'll recall the wood sign over the door that said "Guard House"; I always thought that was so cool.
The attached photo is a dozen flies that were tied for me by (???? cannot recall his name ). I do remember he tied them for the hefty fee of $1.00 per fly and a total of $12.00 including a little fly box (I've been offered $50). I believe the largest is a 24 and the smallest is tied on a size 28 hook; I cannot imagine my fingers being able to do that, not even in my youth. If you could see them in person you'd be absolutely amazed at the detail. Can you see the Royal Wolf?
I've tied lots of flies, but I don't think I've ever tied a dry fly smaller than a 14. I've tied nymphs like the gnat down to 18, but I don't think I was ever able to do anything much smaller. These days I find it difficult to tie anything except Steelhead flies; I love a good sparse hackle spey pattern in a light wire 2/0 for summer run Steelhead on the McKenzie... LOL.
Bill