Hi Folks,
Well, there�s no fishing report from this past weekend but I have something even better. We had nephews and nieces visiting and the youngest niece Melissa (11 yrs old) asked if she could have a lesson in fly tying. Well sure, that sounds great says I, thinking how we�ll do a woolly bugger or two. As she scoped out the terrain on the tying bench, her main attraction turned out to be a pile of beetles. So, shifting gears, we set up for some nice juicy black foam jobs. Working side-by-side in dueling vise configuration, I would demonstrate a move which she would then replicate. In cases where it just wouldn�t go right for her, I�d also demonstrate directly on her vise. She was then surprised that I would disassemble the demo step and make her do it solo. But then of course, a big grin and high fives took place when she succeeded. After the beetle was done she marveled at how long it took, but said �Let�s do something else�. So then, believe it or not, she selected and we constructed a pair of bead head Fox�s Poopahs. No kidding, singed chenille, tinsel body, tinsel rib, herl thorax, and mallard flank antennae. Talk about dedicated concentration! She even successfully wrapped Ice Dub on the beetle. This really wore us out, so then it was time for popsicles and books on the deck. Next day she asked for a few demos to watch what it was like to tie different patterns at full speed. I believe that she may be a prodigy in the making. We�ll see if she�s still interested when the next visit comes round. Mark ===== Mark Klemick ! GoFishGo ! [EMAIL PROTECTED] __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! http://sbc.yahoo.com
