Re: [VFB] Eagle, King's & Queen's Scout Award Question & Fly Tying

[ConRanch]

I was awarded my Eagle on Mothers day, 1952. I was 17 yo at that time and had been tying & FF for about 6 1/2 years already. Being from a poor family, my tying toys were mostly home made for several years. My first store bought vise was also a Herters, how I wish I still had it :-( How well I remember borrowing hackle from Bantams and whatever I could get my hands on. My Mother always knew where to look for that special color of sewing thread she was missing. Far cry, then to now as I now tie on a Special Stainless Steel vise called a Dingo, made in AU. Top of the line and tie from my own flock of genetic birds. I consider myself still a beginner and find I learn something new about tying every time I sit down to the vise. I tie about 800 dozen flies per year. I would be interested in a swap if you can get one organized Jimmy.   Denny   CONRANCH HACKLE Dennis Conrad 509-999-7472 private cell [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.tripod.com/CONRANCH/   Hi Gang, Just wondering how many Eagle, King, Queen Scouts that we have on the lists.  Might pose an interesting swap.