Very nice P-A, I agree - this is a great tidy little version.

Jeanne

Yes P-A, the fly looks like it would be a great fish catcher, bright but nicely formed - what is the largest and the smallest you have tied? The recipe says from 8 - 20 I know, but on the bigger ones is the copper the same size or bigger? And is that a 2x short or a 2x long hook?

Thanks P-A

Jeanne

Thanks P-A, I have been going through my copper wire and found some thicker stuff as well as the micro thin. 

Don't think I have the eyesight for a size 22 - but will give it a go if I can find the smaller sizes. Sounds like a stronger pair of hobby glasses is in store -- at the moment I am using a 4.00+ strength, I'll look in the craft store and see if they go any higher.

Does it have to be a Tungsten bead? They are pretty expensive aren't they? I have seen them but have found the price for around 5 or so is getting into around the $10 - $12 dollar mark. Can the person who uses them just use a split shot maybe?? 

But if that's what is needed I'll just have to bite the bullet and pay for the beads.

Jeanne

Thanks so very much P-A, if you ever need something and I have it I will send it to you. 

I was looking at some Copper John's last night that were tied with white coloured wire and also, green, blue, red and black wire ones as well as the copper. they were just so nicely tied, I think I have a new found respect for you guys who can tie them so neatly. The green you have tied, looks like chartruose almost fluroscent in nature. I looks just so darn nice!

Jeanne