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I've heard the term many times and even tied a few or so I thought. Anyhow, I tied a couple dozen for a buddy and he said they were the wrong color. He bought what I tied and gave me a sample of what he wanted. My Version was Yellow Chartruese Head, Pink Body, Yellow Tail His Version was...

Its so cold, that my dog dog tried marking the trash can and his signature bounced off.

Just got back from the bank. As I was leaving a woman was trying to unlock her car and could not. Being some chivalrous I offered to help. Lock was not frozen, engine was running and her FOB would not unlock the door and would not unlock any of the four doors. Some kinda safety feature that...

Last couple days, in the middle of our Holiday celebrations, my mother-in-law mentioned that her water heater finally bit the bullet and could I put a new one in. Anyhow, this ended yp being a bit bigger project than I planned. Getting the old one out was a nightmare, darned thing was still...

I'm finishing my Holiday Feast as I write this. Started my varoius meats around Midnight, Put my turkeys in a while ago and about 45 minutes from now, I get to unload the smoker/grill. Put everything in my car and head off to the family gathering. Anyhow, the wife has been baking almost non...

Merry Christmas All. Enjoy your time with your family and friends. Remember, its the thought that counts.

Was doing some water testing last night and seeing things that do not always attract my attention. One of those was head relationship to tail. What I was seeing was some jigs hang head up, some level and some head down. So I tried the same with raw jig heads and pretty much noticed the same...

I've been experimenting with applying eyes directly to warm soft powdercoat before curing. Still a learning curve and some eyes work and some dont. Ive also clear powder coated over eyes and it works. Flat paper eyes work really well some 3d eyes discolor and some the pupils distort. Some eyes...

Been cleaning my lure making bench and am always amazed at what I can accummulate. Anyhow, while putting things away and in general getting everything all neat and orderly again was going over all my assorted tools, gadgets. goodies etc and decided to make a special place for the non tying tool...

Couple days ago, I had an issue where the stream of metal from mt production IV was down to a strong drip. Nothing I tried helped so I decided it was time to clean the pot. I use clean fluxed lead and clean an flux religiously. I do not empty my pot rather I keep it 1/2 - 3/4 full at all...

Over the weekend, wife said the burners on the stove did not work. She had removed the cartridges for cleaning and though she messed something up. Last night I tried to trouble shoot and found nothing wrong. Based on what happened if you turned oven control knob burner lights would light fan...

Currently we have folks signed up for the next 3 jig swaps. I am in slot #3 and would gladly turn that spot over to anyone desiring to host that swap. #27 will be a December Swap #28 Kdog is signed up to host, but would drop down if someone wants to be first host of 2015 #29 Wanna have some...

Looking at my dozens of jars or powder and tub full of bags of powder hot me thinking about if I only had 3 colors of powder plus clear what would they be. Yes, mixing is allowed to create custom colors and this is something I enjoy and wish I had never learned. My 3 colors would be Chrome...

Was looking at all my color combos this am and got to thinking (danger zone) anyhow what could you do with only one powder color, 8 chenille colors and 8 feather colors.... I know there are a lot of folks just starting out and have a limited Budget so was thinking what if scenarios. Here are...

Wife made me go shopping this afternoon and we stopped at a recently opened Field and Stream store just south of dayton ohio. Pre Christmas prices are a bit shocking. However, I was impressed with their stock of tying materials and tools. Not too hatefully priced either. They had 4 aisles to...

Yes, I am nursing a terrible headache from this AM. Wife is cleaning out the freezer and ran across some whole ducks I have reserved for dog training. Since my dog is a seasoned hunter, a we have stopped competing, birds are no longer needed for training. I have about 2 dozen and want to -...

4:45 AM, took the dogs out for their morning business, second step out the door, I got a rude awakening, Lost my footing, slipped off the porch and banged my head hard on the front of the porch, spilled my hot chocolate and knew I was hurt. Let the dogs do their thing, fortunately first AM...

Getting ready to order a bunch of hooks for 2015 season. Normally I use BN hooks but really wonder if they are worth the extra $$. Starting a little poll to see how y'all feel. Yes No Does not matter

Been looking at this jig for a while and wonder if anyone has cast any. My first question is are they any hooks beside the Matzuo Style 785 Size 6 Hook that will work without Modification to the mold? Second does anyone sell this hook at a reasonable price? Ranting to follow! I would love to...

Over the weekend a friend brought me 7 buckets of wheel weights that he got from an old building he was tearing down. Grungy was a kind description. This morning, suffering from cabin fever, I decided to take them behind the barn and break em down. Drug out the 50 gallon kettle and got a good...