"The Royal Trude is an adaptation of the original Trude, which has been a favorite for casting onto fast-water runs since it was introduced at the turn of the century. The first fly was tied at the A.S. Trude Ranch in Island Park, Idaho, as a joke, on an oversize hook. Nearly 100 years later, this “joke” is still an important pattern."
DJ; Guess my hairwings are a variation of that theme. I didn't know you were over 100 though! Do like your jokes too. Murf
