Syd was tying classic salmon flies before it was popular in the North West
he also developed a series of spey flies for steelhead that had an unusual
wing style. I have seen several samples of Syd's flies they all appear to
be flawless.
I am sure there are other great tyers it is just that Syd was one who I have
met.
Mel
----- Original Message -----
From: "Byard Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 6:31 PM
Subject: Re: [VFB] Who is (or was) the greatest fly tier ever???
Mel...
Please elaborate. Why do you consider Syd Glasso to be the best? What are
his specialties? Why is he a cut above?
...byard
Byard Miller
Line's End Inc <http://www.linesend.com>
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On Sep 27, 2006, at 9:04 PM, mel hocken wrote:
Chuck
There have been some great fly tiers over the years and there are some
great ones today.To give someone the title of greatest fly tier is
probably impossible. One of the best I ever met was Syd Glasso.
Regards
Mel
----- Original Message -----
From: Chuck Alexander
To: [email protected]
Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 9:51 AM
Subject: [VFB] Who is (or was) the greatest fly tier ever???
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
