Leader connection to the fly line

I have always used a chunk of looped fluorocarbon nail-knotted to the fly line for a connection, if the line didnt come looped. Well I tried one of those braided loops you slide on the line. It seemed pretty tight until I got a snag. POP. There went the braided loop, the fly and a twelve dollar furled leader.

Tying Thread

I use only one type of tying thread, called flat waxed mono 210. Danville and UTC among others make it. This thread has been my choice for a couple of years now. I have tried others but this is always my favorite.
Gel spun is strong, but cuts through the deer hair instead of compacting it. I also have trouble with the heads wanting to spin on the hook shank.
Kevlar and others are good when spinning hair, but they don't stretch and I have trouble keeping even tension on my flies.
There is another called Big fly or something like that. Larry Dalberg talked about it at the show last week, but I have not tried it yet.

Tying for the Great Waters Show in Minneapolis April 2

This has been a great show season for me this year. As of right now, the only show left is the Great Waters in Minneapolis in April. At this point I am down to less than 25 flies. Normally I like to bring 150 to each show. Remember that any flies i don't sell will carry me through the summer of fishing.
http://www.greatwatersflyfishingexpo.com/Announcements/Announcements.html

Shark finning

This was in the latest Saltwater Fly Fishing. I try to be open to other cultures but sometimes it is very difficult; especially in the face of such blatant stupidity and waste. Let's don't even get me started on the continued whaling in the Arctic Ocean for commercial sales. Keeping fish for eating in a controlled situation is one thing, but this is nothing more than senseless killing for $$$.

Cigar Tube

Got this cool little cigar tube to hold smokes while going fishing. It has a built hydrometer and gauge. About eighgt inches tall and three inches in diameter.