Re: [VFB] Fishing with Classics

[Deborah Duran]

Brian If you catch a fish on that you have to take a picture!  You don't see too many pictures like that anymore!! Deb     ----- Original Message ----- From: Brian Van Erem To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2003 10:20 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] Brittle Hackle Popham, oh the memories...   Yes, it looks quite good.  It lost its yellow body hackle, and of course the wing is a little compressed and out of wack, but it comes back when it's in the water OK.  It really looks like it belongs in the river -- seeing it in its element has deepened my appreciation for the classics.  Now, if I could convince a steelie, lake run brown, or even a big splake that this is something they shouldn't let go of...   The Popham is a cool fly, neat wing.  You'll like it.   Cheers,   Brian