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Emmett Johnson Difficulties: Stopping my hands from aching and shaking while wrapping thread and floss. Securing the ribbing tight around the body. Whip finishing the head. Finishing (head cement) the fly in my hands. I normally do it while the fly is still in the vise.   To Carrie Challenge Home

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