I've had it for several years Jimi, I don't hardly tie any flies larger then a 16 anymore, I even tie some on mustad size 28 (smallest I could get my hands on) One of the reasons for hosting the steelhead swap was to force myself to tie some big flies again.
Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "Desert Eagle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2006 6:46 AM Subject: [VFB] Small Fly Syndrome? > Has anyone ever contracted "Small Fly Syndrome" on the list? If not I think > I have a new disease. It seams that even though 80% of the fish caught on > flies around here are caught on #6 to #12. However, I have almost depleted > all of my hooks from #12 down. It seams that I am more or less "Obsessed" > with tying, and getting better at tying small flies. > > Even though I need to fill some boxes with #8 to #12 nymphs and wets I will > tie one or 2 of a pattern then gradually start working the same pattern > down to as small as I can, or as small as I have hooks for. > > I am not sure why I am doing this, but, it is good practice and forces me > to pay attention to details and work my hand more. I think I am just going > to have to hide all my small hooks until I can build up the larger flies I > need. > > Has anyone else ever found themselves doing this? Is it terminal?? > > Just curious. > Jimi > >
