Yes, that sounds right. It would have been in the early 80's that I visited Patrick's. I was introduced to Tom (if that's the right time frame) by my step-grandfather, Carl Nilsson. My father has remarried since then so I no longer am in contact with Carl, but still hold him dear as the guy that got me started tying flies when I was 11 or 12 years old. He also took me out in his backyard to show me how to cast. My understanding is that Carl was friends with Roy before his death.
Thanks Preston. -Jim Speaker -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Preston Singletary Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 3:36 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Old Fishing Guide / Fishing Report Bill, According to Roy Patrick's pattern book it was a "Carrot Nymph", maybe even "Carot Nymph" (Roy wasn't too careful about spelling sometimes). There were some other interesting patterns like the Chukar Spider and the Dandy Green Nymph that seem to have disappeared over the years. Jim, The Montana Bucktail was a pretty good pattern, as I recall it was sort of forerunner of the Stimulator and could be fished wet or dry. I used to use it for sea-run cutthroat quite a bit. I think I'll tie up a few. Tom Darling ran Roy's shop for Fay for a while after Roy's death and before he opened Avid Angler, is that who you're referring to? Preston
