I bought a deep purple in ultra wire. They called it "wine" Nice color to it. I was figuring on using it during the isonychia hatches.
john "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >Hi all, > �I've been busy beyond belief lately and have finally gotten to checking my > 1500+ e-mails from the last, oh, who knows how long. �I have a question or > two for everyone... > > �First, I saw someone tying with a very deep color of purple wire, darker (by > far) than Wapsi's purple wire. �It looked fine, say #33 or so. �Who makes it, > and where can I find it? > > �Second question is, I got a European Jay pelt/ skin that is gorgeous. �The > obvious use is the scappular feathers for wings on atlantic salmon flies... > what can I use the wispy body+ back feathers for? �They seem too small for > spey hackle (though I've used crow). �Ideas or suggestions? > > �I was at the Ft. Washington Show this last weekend and met several new > friends from this list and renewed friendships with still others - too many > to list, but it was a blast. �I love the looks I got from some old salts when > they saw what I was tying... "You are tying a spey pattern, a chironomid > pupae in size 22, a cased caddis nymph, an isonychia burntwing dry, and a > novelty foam-winged dragonfly?" �Hey, I've never been one to stay to one > style, so I figure it's something for everyone. � > > �On a different note, I got some orders for flies, and have NO clue how i'll > crank them out what with all that's keeping me busy lately. �Speaking of > which, I showed up right AT 9am (the start time) of the show... my wife > cleaned our pet rabbit's cage with 409 cleaner and didn;t wash it well. > �Aparently this stuff tastes to animals like automobile antifreeze, and the > rabbit had to be taken to the vet hospital. �So, long story short, it had his > stomach pumped, is doing fine now, and I was 2 seconds shy of being late to > tye at the show. > >Well, i have a ton of e-mails to read through, so I'll send this off and see >what folks have for answers to my questions. >Thanks and tight wraps, >Pete > >___________________________________________________________________ >Speed up your surfing with Juno SpeedBand. >Now includes pop-up blocker! >Only $14.95/month -visit http://www.juno.com/surf to sign up today! > >
