[Lance]

For me it's kind of a self perpetuating cycle. Initially I tied to fish but now it bounces back and forth. While most of the flies I tie will be destined for the water I will do some from time to time that will end up on display. I will fish those types of flies as well though. I really like the idea of fishing the classic flat wing streamers and northwest steelhead flies. I've got a handful of Jungle cock necks that are what are considered "fishing grade necks" that I will use. Best part is those types of flies actually work.

You mentioned you did intermediate and advanced lesson's with Chris. Did you do those as a one-on-one or in a larger class? I've done a deer hair class with Chris and talked to him this spring about coming up for additional lessons. He isn't offering anything in a larger class but I can come up for some one-one time. I need to give him a call to schedule something up, there is SOOO much to learn from him!

Have you attended any of the John Rochus things a Sippo lake?

 

[Lance]

Cool,

I'm was talking to him about doing kind of a next step on deer hair. There are sooo many things you can learn from him though. We had him out to presentation at our club and he happened to be sitting next to me while we were doing the tying session and he showed me a couple little things to speed up what I was doing that were really simple.

Yep, I know he's not taking any new customers and has pulled back on some of the shows and stuff. He helped me out alot with rounding some stuff up earlier this spring. It will be a sad day when he retires completely. His stying supplies are second to none.