FLY TYING with SUE ARMSTRONG 12/11/04

"I moved to Denver with my husband and infant son in 1981 from Phoenix, Arizona. We knew that fly fishing would be a sport we would enjoy together, so as soon as we arrived, we took a fly fishing class from Dick Reeves, who soon thereafter, started Front Range Anglers in partnership with A. K. Best. Dick taught us to cast, tie flies and build our own rods. While our son was growing up, though I loved fly fishing, I also loved breeding and showing dogs. So for many years, most of my spare time away from being a MOM and teaching at Overland High School, was spent working with the dogs, Borzois in particular. Except for a handful of fishing trips each year together, my husband did most of the fishing in the family. In 1996 however, my interest turned again to fly fishing. I began tying and fishing more and developing a group of friends who have been my inspiration and mentors in this great sport. I will be forever thankful for the support, encouragement and inspiration given to me by B. J. Lester, Brad Befus and Pat and Carol Oglesby." - Sue Armstrong