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Thanks, me too brother!

Very similar. I see that on some you trim the bottom of the hackle. Do you find it fishes better laying flat on the water?

Thought I had grabbed the 8/0 but it was actually 16/0 that was in the wrong place on my thread rack. Only took me 3 thread breaks to figure it out.

I know the beetles works very well and I suspect the Madam X will too. Not sure about the extended body may flies... never fished them before.

Thanks @cosmicjohn.bsky.social . A bit far for this trip but definately a destination to plan for on future visits. Great article.

Looking for public access areas to do some walking/wading fishing. Anywhere between Montros to Delta on the Western Slope.

Love watching our local eagles.

Yes, I think this will make it's way into my fly box. 👍

Yup, made it out to the Metolius. Had to shed layers today.