It is good to see another tyer that is not afraid to use "over-sized" hackle. When you use all the sweet spots on a cape, things can get crazy but those long sweepy fibers entice takes. I'm with DUBBN and look at those Scotch style patterns Theroe ties. Milk every feather from the skin. I...

I strive for that buggy look when I know I'll be fishing riffles and pocket water.
That will have a lot of movement...I like it!

That is outstanding!
Not that I need any more yarn but... where did you find that? Is Glitzy a brand name?
I have some metallic yarns but they are a little course for smaller patterns.

You're on a roll...

I can feel the tug of a steelie by just looking at that!
Skunks, comets, and sunrises.... oh my...

Dana, I had to go look and yes, your contribution to a March Brown swap in February 2020 was
a scotch style pattern. And to stay on topic, Sanders' MB soft hackle was in that swap too!
I believe it was ronr who posted a picture of a shadowbox from that swap?

I noticed those tapers too, Ray
Classic Bill Shuck and Old Hat style with a touch of Hidy inspiration,
Well done, Doug

So I'm drooling all over my laptop as I attempt to log in just to say DANG!
Awesome stuff from your den, Doug..
The rivers here are up and ripping and the wind is howling.
Time to fire up the stove, build some bugs, and watch football.
Stay safe and warm.

I have an old Darbee Dun very similar to that! Got it from Elsie shortly before she passed away. Dana has one of Harrys chicken skins too thats close. Mine is getting sparce but I'll pluck every feather until it's gone. Twist up your bugs Wayne and use that cape. I see you as a fisher, not a collect...

Just 'WOW'

Very nice Guys!
That reminds me of an old pattern called Queen of the Waters.