Thank you for an amazing 366 days, Darren, and all the other tyers who contributed to the S365 Project. Without your commitment of time and effort, this never would have been realized. As a new/returning tyer, I've been able to learn so much through the S365 Project, and I'm very thankful to all of you.
Val, your creations have always been so beautiful. This one is another work of art. Truly inspirational. I love the whole thing, including the color choices, and name.
Beautiful and Stunning display of Artistic Craftsmanship Val.
Congratulation Darren on a Successful Streamer Project!
It was like Xmas every day...to open the site and see new Surprise!
Happy New Years!!
Dave
Very cool looking art fly ..Congratulations Darren,i really enjoyed being part of the streamer project,i am looking forward to the next books in the series...Jim Bennett..
Amazing project! Congrats on a great year.
Darren, First, thanks for letting me be part of this project. Second, thanks for all your work in bringing streamers back up front, not only as a fishing tool with significant history and charm, but also as an art form worthy of the materials, color and design choices and skill so many brought forth for this project. Hats off to all you guys and gals too!
Like JK says above,I've also learned a lot from this site this year - for that thanks all. Happy Healthy New Year!
One idea also is to use paint for glass or ceramic from 'Lefranc & Bourgeois' like JP Dessaigne uses to make those terrible grayling flies. First Opaque white, furnace to stabilize and then you have choice
<a href="http://www.jpdessaigne.com/Lesnymphes/nympheombre/nympheombre.htm">See it on JP Dessaigne's site</a>.
All transparent and shiny colors, red, green, blue, yellow...it looks very attractive... good job to you
Mike, these flies and article were so incredible. The tying here is just unimaginable. You just knocked this one so far out of the park, they will never find that ball. I have always wanted to tie the Marbury flies, but so far I have procrastinated. You have the bar raised so high here, I am hesitant to even start. Bravo Zulu here Mike.
I hold my entire fly box under steam and all the tired looking flies come back to life,... have been doing that since the early 60s..............
Raise heritage turkeys in many colour patterns and would like to speak with you about your applications for using turkey feathers in fly tying.
Thank you kindly.
First off, this is a great tribute fly. Second, you can't go wrong with red and white. Fish love that combo. Beautiful tie to top it off. Well done.
This is a fitting tribute to a fallen hero as well as an excellent tie.
Red and white colour is always a good choice,i am sure Harold would have just loved this pattern..
Don,
Really a beautiful memorial to another fallen America's best.
-Peter
wicked fly, i agree, red and white is a given go-to
Kate,
Regarding wading, I'm not setting my hopes too high, but it certainly would be nice to jump a few rocks again!
But for now I'm more in my office chair than in the water, so expect more new stuff on GFF in the coming time.
And whether the new section is exciting or not, might be a question of personal preferences. We'll see.
I'm putting the finishing touches on it now, and I'm expecting to launch it quietly tomorrow and see where it leads. It might become popular, but I'm certainly not expecting anything in the league of our patterns not to mention the videos.
Some things take off like a rocket... some things just don't. But it's fun making new stuff and new functions.
Martin
Martin,
So good to read that your medical condition is stable; perhaps a bit of wade fishing is on the horizon. I know that you would rather be fishing, but on the other hand; we GFF readers have been the fortunate recipients of your extended hours spent at the computer keyboard. Thank you very much for beautiful photos, and great flies with clear tying instructions. Aha!
A new and exciting GFF section? Kate
Hi,
Enjoyed the article.What size hooks are being used?...
Dear MIKE,
They gifted this article in the 'right' HANDS !!!. Marvellous and I am sure correct information was brought over by YOU ! and 'each' of the MARY ORIVIS MARBURY flies who are presented here !!! are a 'lust' for my EYES !...BRAVO to You and the editor of 'THE GLOBAL FLYFISHER'
Merry Christmas, Martin and All at GFF!
OK its been awhile since I even fished ( I don't like going out by myself) But you have inspired me to get out there and FISH! Thank you for your inspiration and information! From Washington State here's wishing you a New Year full of wet lines and lots of fishin' From Gayle
'downsized welded wide body tunnel hull phlyz...
#4 Mustad Signature Series Shrimp hook's & JungleCock under glass [Bug-Bond]...
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'slightly more conventional, welded n' wrapped n' palmered...
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