Re: [VFB] Who is (or was) the greatest fly tier ever???

[Chuck Alexander]

Mike:You're exactly right...I am in the Chili Pepper swap, and I took a cpl out yesterday that I didn't think were good enough to send to the swap, and caught at least 35 bluegills.. The fish don't care LOL.. But, the group was kinda quiet, so when that question crossed my mind, I figured it might liven up a bit, Chuck   ----- Original Message ----- From: Michael Bliss To: vfb@troutnet.com Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 12:57 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] Who is (or was) the greatest fly tier ever??? Chuck,   This could be a long, long debate.  I would suggest that there would need to be a division of at least three categories: Classic flies, realistic flies and fish catching flies.  I am no expert but I have seen incredible works of art in flytying and on the other had simple flies that anyone could tie but which catch lots of fish.  The same could be said for flyfishermen.  There are those that are great at one type of flyfishing and/or one locality.  This line could go on for a long time with choices.    Mike   On 9/27/06, Chuck Alexander <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Folks: I saw where Lord Byron Nelson passed away today (yesterday now) at 94 (one site I read said he was 95 so I'm not sure). Many would consider him the all time greatest golfers with 18 wins with 11 consecutive wins in 1945..That got me to thinking.. We have some great and long time tiers here. Who would ya'll say is the best ever fly tier??? I know I'll probably get as many answers as I get replies LOL, but I just wondered if there is somebody that stands out in many minds??? Or how bout , who was/is the greatest fly fisherman/woman Chuck