Sparse Grey Matter

Always enjoyed his posts, his advicee and his insights. He will be missed. My condolences to his family.

Ed-

The last time I used a bee pattern was in the late 70's, and I was bass fishing............it worked!

It has been more than a season or two since I fished there. Forty years in fact! We had the river all to ourselves.The water was clear, cold, and at a good height I though for early September. Expected to see Tricos, but there were none about. I have heard some stories about "environmental disasters...

Ted

Amawalk, below Wood Street. Man is it overgrown with multi-flora rose!!!! Felt like i came in second in a knife fight!

But apparently, as per the photo, prone to equipment failure. Especially stuff he hasn't used in 40 years. It was great going back there Ed, been a long time, made more enjoyable by having you to fish and reminisce with!

Mike's right about the boat traffic, although it will be nowhere near as bad as July 4th, Mike's favorite day to fish! :lol: I'd give it a little more time than 8:30 and if you get to the Special Regs area early you'll find Tricos most everywhere. After that,the PFR on the Battenkill extends all the...

On e-bay there is a seller named Brite Beads. Nice materials, reasonably priced.

Here on the Battenkill, it is Shadbush and Hendricksons. Hasn't been wrong in 44 years!

LMAO!

Much better than the Larry Decker picture!

Sweet! One of my favorite flies to tie, although can't say I ever caught anything on one! It is just a beautiful fly, and you have done a beautiful job on this one!