Hi George, it's great to hear you're enjoying your time tying flies and sharing your experiences on the forum! Fly fishing and tying are such rewarding hobbies, and it's awesome that you're exploring both new and traditional techniques. Your cricket pattern sounds really interesting—I'm sure it’s a fun challenge to tie!
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