As Bob H. put it, "He (Gary) always struck me as a person who was alway willing to share with another." I agree totally. He shared so much of his knowledge with those in our community. What about some type of tribute swap? Now, I know that there is already a LaFontaine Swap going and I do not want to step on anybody's toes. So, I want to make this different. What if we tied up flies that we make up oursleves, but that use some kind of technique that Gary passed on to, shared with, or taught us (etc.)? For example, if we do this swap, I will create a fly using peacock and touch dubbing (A technique Gary taught me at a show in Portland, Ore.). Tyers could pull techniques from any of his innovative books, items they learned at shows, etc. Gary seemed to be a teacher who looked at fly tying differently and wanted to pass these things on to others. Why don't we use these teachings to create some effective flies of our own. Let me know what you all think? Is this not the time? I will be willing to host.
Happy tyin, Bryan Laing
