otoe bow- I didnt make the string its artificial sinew.
as for the flies-my favorite one is the pheasant matuka. there are 2 soft hackle,a good old adams dry, and a size 2 crawdad. Its a chenille body with squirrel claws with a laquered turkey quill over it ribbed with copper wire.
I could post the recipe to all of them if you'd like
Dana, did you get my email?