Flysmallie

Wow Brian. You really need to pick your friends better. Mr. Trigg will tie up some nice flies.

Yeah I bought this little cheap one at Harbor Freight for $40. You cant beat that plus it works great on the lawnmower blade. And it has an attachment to hook up a shop vac to cut down on dust. http://www.harborfreight.com/1-inch-x-30-inch-belt-sander-2485.html Then you can buy some or make some fine grit belts. It comes with a really coarse grit belt which is good for initial shaping, I don't carve any more!! Belts are quick and easy to change. I go from the coarse one which I think is 80 grit all the way up to 600 grit.

I don't like a whole lot of splash most of the time so I don't worry about cupping the face. I have something made out of sheet foam that makes more noise than any cupped popper if that's what they want. I also don't like using super glue on the bodies. Yeah for putting it on the shank it works great but not over the whole body. It does seal it up good for sure but it also sands like a rock too. And I want/need them really smooth before I paint. The best thing I have found so far is DAP Patching Plaster. It sands really easy and leaves everything smooth. Then a coat or two of primer, sand again, and then paint. It's all overkill though. I should just take some sharpies to some bare balsa and the fish wouldn't care but it's so much fun to tinker. I install the hook/shank after I have the body formed. Super glue it in and then fill the gap with elmers glue mixed with the balsa sanding dust. I like the idea of having that hook or shank to hold onto while using the belt sander but I would either nick the hook point or bury it in my hand. Tails? Silicone is good, Marabou is good, Hackle is good. It's a popper, you can't go wrong. Your flies look great Billet.

9V battery and a model rocket igniter. Just need to add some kind of switch to set it off.

Dayum. Those put mine to shame. Nice work.

Did it really benefit anything? I still wish it was Lakeview.

Hopper, wooly and a san juan would be a good choice. I think you have it figured out. Nymph any buggy fly through there and those sunfish will take notice.

Yeah he don't keep smallies. He does make an awesome Bald Eagle Fettuccine though.

or move to a different lake.

I have a lot of thoughts but I'll just say I'm very thankful for where my kids have the privilege of attending school. Small town outside of Springfield that has a great school district. There are a lot of good districts in the towns surrounding Springfield and I'm sure it's the same in the really big cities. You would think with the size of the cities they would be able to generate enough funding for their school districts to succeed. These small towns in southwest Mo don't seem to have a problem coming up with the funding. I'm pretty familiar with FH from marching band competitions and it's obvious that they are doing something right. It's sad that they will have to take on the extra load.

My feelings exactly.

Well you got number four correct.

He's not lying and has been scolded for it many many times.

James River Outfitters. Great people. Great section of the river.

Not me. Cell phone cameras suck.

I think my dad might have one or two. I'll snoop around and see if he wants to get rid of any he might have.

I think Hootentown is having their motorcycle rally this weekend.

Never done it but always wanted to.

you're killing me

You should be punished.

That piece of crap actually works?? Nice. Thanks for posting that.

When did that start? Welcome!

Come on now Scott, be logical about this. Quitting something you love because of some db's is stupid. Golf? Really? Yeah that's going to fill the gap. I really don't know what you expected from the MDC. It is part of the government so nothing really surprises me. I mean this is the same government that allowed EBT food stamp cards to be used in casinos and strip clubs. I would really like to know what they said though. I think it needs to be taken to a person higher in the state if they just absolutely refuse to do anything.

LMAO

Nice job Mr. Head! I freaking love eagles. The only bird I do like.