It's worthy of compliment, I can see (and know) the amount work involved and your work looks flawless and certainly carries artistic merit too. I'm sure if you're anything like me your biggest critic is always yourself.
Again, nice work.
The use of stretchy mono or a no stretch braid also has contibuting factors.
In the past I often used wooden sticks wrapped with low stretch mono for ice fishing, the sensitivity is unmatched.
Outstanding report Dave.
It's been far too long since I plodded through the cold water streams of Grey Bruce with fly rod in hand for native trout and your post reminds me of what I'm missing out on.
Quitting is easy Simon, I've done it many times.
Most recently Jan. 6th 2011 for 5 months....
Yes I'm weak at times but I'll kick this nasty habit one day, someday, permanently!
Nasty, nasty habit..... *choke, cough*