"spittendrigh" wrote in message
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So what do you think the
most important,
still-outstanding and unresolved design problems are?
What the most important fish foods that don't have a satisfactory
imitation yet? If you could close your eyes and say the magic words,
presto, what would you like to see in the fly bins next year?




A great set of questions, Sandy. I am about to start up the season, as well,
so a fine time to ponder(unfortunately the next 60 dozen or so are
established designs, for me, but I still do some thinking, from time to
time).
Unresolved design issues? Geez, probably every design can be improved
somehow....it's just that we haven't figured it out yet.

What foods aren't satisfactorily imitated? Algae and plankton have few, if
any imitations, and some fish eat them.....seriously, most common foods of
trout and bass have been imitated to some serious extent. Satisfactory?
Well, that would be up to the end user. Can it be done better? See above for
my opinion.

What do I wish to see in fly bins next year? If they held mine, nothing....I
will immediately seek payment from the shop owner, and well as re-orders!
Have a good season,
Sandy, and keep us posted with those brainstorms of yours.
Tom