Various random observations (mostly on-topic)

"Conan the Librarian" wrote...
ROFFians,

I was ruminating on some of the things I've picked up from you
low-lifes since I got back into ff'ing this past year, and I thought
I'd toss out a few random observations. Some of these ideas were
stolen directly from youse, while others have been arrived at
independently or at least modified a bit. Hopefully some of this may
promote a bit of discussion, but if not, well, them's the breaks:
snip
Once you learn some basic mechanics of tying and familiarize
yourself with the characteristics of the materials, flytying is about
90% a matter of proportion. Or, better yet, proportion and
repeatability. (I now understand why Harry stresses those elements so
much.)

It's that "repeatability" thingy I'm still working out. . .

I didn't fish as much as I would have liked to this year, and I
probably tied a lot more than I needed to. But at least I wasn't in
danger of running out of flies.

I, thankfully, had the opposite problem last year.

And finally, for anyone desperate enough to make it this far,
here's my pico de gallo recipe:

1 onion, chopped medium fine
1 tomato, chopped medium fine
A handful of cilantro leaves, chopped medium fine

The bigger the hand, the better, sez I.

A couple of serrano peppers (more if you like it hotter), seeded,
de-veined and chopped medium fine
A couple of pinches of salt
A couple of squeezes of lime
Stir all the ingredients together in a non-reactive bowl.
Refrigerate to let the flavors blend.

Serve with fajitas, tacos al carbon, etc. . . .

Slathered on a nice steak ain't half bad, either.

. . . and a good Mexican beer
(Negra Modelo or Bohemia for example; leave the Corona for the frat
boys)

I like Corona on a hot day, but also prefer Bohemia while dining.

Good post. Many would agree. ;-)
--
TL,
Tim
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"Tim J." wrote in message ...

It's that "repeatability" thingy I'm still working out. . .

I finally started to get a hang of it when tying for the FS. I
looked at some of the first flies I tied and compared them to the
later ones. Then I got the razor blade out ... :-)

I didn't fish as much as I would have liked to this year, and I
probably tied a lot more than I needed to. But at least I wasn't in
danger of running out of flies.

I, thankfully, had the opposite problem last year.

What, you started running out of flies? ;-)

And finally, for anyone desperate enough to make it this far,
here's my pico de gallo recipe:

1 onion, chopped medium fine
1 tomato, chopped medium fine
A handful of cilantro leaves, chopped medium fine

The bigger the hand, the better, sez I.

Ah hah ... someone who knows their pico. Lots of people can't
stand cilantro, but I consider it to be what makes a really good pico.

Slathered on a nice steak ain't half bad, either.

To be honest, I've never eaten it on a "regular" steak. I tend not
to add extra sauces, etc. to a good steak. A little bit of salt and
pepper, and that's about it.

. . . and a good Mexican beer
(Negra Modelo or Bohemia for example; leave the Corona for the frat
boys)

I like Corona on a hot day, but also prefer Bohemia while dining.

I can't do the standard Corona. Now if you can find Corona de
Barril, that's a good beer for a hot day. (But I've only seen it in
Mexico.)

Good post. Many would agree. ;-)

Hmmmm ... either everyone agrees or most didn't bother to read it.
Oh well, maybe I should post something on Dubya or Howard Dean. Maybe
they have some cool recipes. :-)


Chuck Vance

"Conan the Librarian" wrote in message
I finally started to get a hang of it when tying for the FS. I
looked at some of the first flies I tied and compared them to the
later ones. Then I got the razor blade out ... :-)

That aspect is one of the big reasons I always try to participate in the
swaps.

Joe F.

"Conan the Librarian" wrote...
"Tim J." wrote...

snip
Slathered on a nice steak ain't half bad, either.

To be honest, I've never eaten it on a "regular" steak. I tend not
to add extra sauces, etc. to a good steak. A little bit of salt and
pepper, and that's about it.

Pico brings out the flavors of the steak much better than salt and pepper, IMHO.
--
TL,
Tim
Try it; you'll liiiiike it!
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http://css.sbcma.com/timj

Pico brings out the flavors of the steak much better than salt and pepper,
IMHO.
Tim

For good steaks, salt, pepper, olive oil, and the grill. For the tougher
cuts, Pico is a welcome addition and should always include cilantro.

--
Stev Lenon 91B20 '68-'69
Drowning flies to Darkstar

http://web.tampabay.rr.com/stevglo/i...age92kword.htm

slenon wrote:
Pico brings out the flavors of the steak much better than salt and
pepper, IMHO. Tim

For good steaks, salt, pepper, olive oil, and the grill. For the
tougher cuts, Pico is a welcome addition and should always include
cilantro.

As my gran used to say about sauce.

"Good meat doesn't need it, bad meat doesn't deserve it"

A little bit of flavouring wouldn't go amiss though


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slenon wrote:
Pico brings out the flavors of the steak much better than salt and
pepper, IMHO. Tim

For good steaks, salt, pepper, olive oil, and the grill. For the
tougher cuts, Pico is a welcome addition and should always include
cilantro.

As my gran used to say about sauce.

"Good meat doesn't need it, bad meat doesn't deserve it"



Funny how our grandparents had those cozy little sayings about stuff. Where
did that talent go to?

--riverman

riverman wrote:
"Sandy" wrote in message
news Funny how our grandparents had those cozy little sayings about stuff.
Where did that talent go to?

--riverman

These sites should keep you amused for a while

http://www.wiseoldsayings.com/

http://www.rootsweb.com/~genepool/sayings.htm





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(Conan the Librarian) wrote in
om:

I finally started to get a hang of it when tying for the FS. I
looked at some of the first flies I tied and compared them to the
later ones. Then I got the razor blade out ... :-)



Careful Chuck. The flies might not come out good, but that's hardly reason
to do yourself harm :-)

Scott

Scott Seidman wrote in message .1.4...

(Conan the Librarian) wrote in
om:

I finally started to get a hang of it when tying for the FS. I
looked at some of the first flies I tied and compared them to the
later ones. Then I got the razor blade out ... :-)



Careful Chuck. The flies might not come out good, but that's hardly reason
to do yourself harm :-)

Heh. I never thought about how that could be interpreted. :-)

Looking back at my tying for the swap, I'd say it took me about
45-50 flies to get 37 that I'm fairly happy with. Some of the "bad"
ones went directly into my flybox, and I wouldn't be surprised if they
work just fine.

But they aren't pretty enough to stand up to close-up photography.
(As it is, I'm gonna ask Joe to make sure to pick out the nicest one
for pics.) :-}


Chuck Vance