thanks for the comments, and sorry that I haven't been able to respond until now.
I really enjoyed whipping that one up, and hope that the winner of it likes it as well.
That picture along with an un-modified are on their way down to the event. I'm hoping on tossing a few flies this weekend, instead of attending myself
I've got a starter 8wt combo that I'll never use here Alvin. It's too heavy for the fish in this area, and might be for your area as well.
let me know if it's something that you can use