I nominate Deb Duran and Paul Marriner as the best tyers of Atlantic
Salmon Flies. DonO for Mice and XLLLLL size flies, Rick Zieger - foam
flies, Vlad Markov - super realistic flies, Joyce Westphal - intricately
designed flies, Denny Conrad - woven mayflies, Bruce Whittle - woven
stone flies, Mark Delaney - Bass Bugs, Tony Spezio - Chili Peppers, all
kinds. I could go on and on !
I'm basing my selections on personal experience with the flies of the
tyers listed above, I have received flies from all of them, either
through regular fly swaps, Jody's Courage Swap, and Murf's Memorial
Swap. Looking at a photo of a fly in a magazine just ain't the same as
seeing a fly in person. I'm sure there are other great or greater tyers
around, but this is my take on the best of the VFB.
Cheers !
JIMMY D
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Jimmy D. Moore - Scout Exec. BSA (Ret.), TOWA, TF&G Contributor, GRTU Past VP.
Past Pres. McGregor Rotary. Freelance Outdoor writer, humorist, half-assed Texan
and collector of classic bamboo fly rods and classic golf clubs
Author - "MOON HOLLER MISFITS Fishing & Hunting Club", ©
JIMMY D's Fly Fishing Website http://bigtroutman.tripod.com/
JIMMY D'S Classic & Antique Golf Club Site
http://bigtroutman.tripod.com/rayadoclassicgolfclubs
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"Being able to read trout streams is just as valuable to a fly fisherman as the
ability to read a defense is to an NFL Quarterback."
Jimmy D. Moore - © [2004]
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