Chuck, that is fantastic advice, I heard it a while ago from Tony Spezio when I was starting to test my hand on tiny flies.
I start with a 14 to perfect what I want, then start working down. If I start making a lot of mistakes on 18's, or even 16's, I step back to 14's to get it right again. One more tip, use a "bare" hook and tie in the hackle you think is right and make a couple of wraps to see if it is so. If not, you can make adjustments accordingly until it "looks right. Don "O" gave me that one a "very" long time ago, Actually, I think he told it to me when we were "Crewing" for Noah on the Ark...... Jimi Folks: If I'm not the only one having trouble with the tiny flies, Mr Fish gave Me a great tip.. If I am trying to tie a size 18, then start by tying a cpl in a size 14.. Then tie a cpl in a size 16, then go to 18. Kinda like easing into that ice cold stream LOL... Plus, it will give Me the 14's and 16's to fish with next Spring, Chuck --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.16.6/1150 - Release Date: 11/24/2007 5:58 PM
