On 8/30/05, Peter Gramp <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>   Seriously, what did his look like at first?  

Looked more like a comet.

It's at the top in this photo:

http://www.gapen.com/flys.html#Muddler%20Fly

It may be that since the fly was meant to mimic a sculpin, that the
less dense head would allow it to stay closer to the bottom.  Hard to
say without confirmation from the originator whether the fly was
intended that way or was just tied crudely, but the fly has definitely
morphed.  This has a way of happening over time.   Seems his son now
sells dense, neatly trimmed ones like everyone else.   Just like the
Gray Ghosts you see sold today - a far cry from Carrie's. Perhaps
because it's now what the market wants.  Or thinks they want....   :-)

CD

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