I think that this whole thread has gone way to far. I have gotten emails
attacking my willingness to help others, that is complete BS. Ask anyone on
this list and they will tell you that I am one of the first people to respond
when questions are asked. So far I have only gotten these type of responses
from people who's email I do not recognize as long standing contributors
i.e.: lurkers. If your going to attack my credibility or whatever for not
sharing my number on fly last year maybe you should take a look in the mirror
and start adding some value to this list yourself!
My number one fly last year was the Jim's Special tied by Mr. Jim
Burbank, some of you know him as Troutman in the chat room. When Jim sent me
this wonderful fly he told me to keep it to my self. I soon saw why because
it is a simple to tie fly and very effective. My number one fly could well
have been a damn black spider for all you people care. It is not a life and
death situation, having to know one persons number one fly. In the same
email I declared my number one fly, I also told everyone that the sparrow,
created by jack gartside was my number one fly for the four years previous to
this last one. But only a few people even cared to check that one out.
This whole situation disheartens me about this list. I do my part every
day to respond and share knowledge of fly tying with everyone. I have been
called a redneck, and a snob for not sharing right away this fly. Who cares
people, some folks need to get a life. What may work hot here may not catch
a darn creek chub where you live?
If you want a recipe and tying instructions you are going to have to
email Jim Burbank. I do not care to deal with people that are rude to me
anymore. You may not see any posts on the list from me for a few days, I
need to think about wether I am staying on this for comradery or information.
I can get plenty of either in the chat room and maybe it is time for me to
step away form this list!
sincerely ticked off
john Ridderbos
