Nice!
The first one almost looks like it was tied on a swimming nymph hook.

letumgo wrote: ↑Sun Jul 10, 2022 9:19 am I am a fan of the flatwing profile, and have used this myself in the past. I like the way they swim.

Me too.
Well done Mike.

NightWatchman wrote: ↑Wed Jun 22, 2022 11:03 pm Update

Very nice looking soft hackle.

Yup
Tom can can build bugs.

Howdy All; I worked on the floor for Zeus Ind. Products Inc. in the Summer of 67. Back when it was just at the foot of Thompson St. in Raritan, NJ. Nowadays it's gone Global hank Small world, Hank. I grew up in Basking Ridge and dated a girl from Raritan back in 69. I also spent a lot of time fishi...

I'll make it easy for you.
Pack it all in your MGB and I'll be down with a wad of cash when I get back from Montreal F-1 !

Nope, can't say I ever saw one before.
Typically I tie small bodies with one twisted CDC.
Tear drop pliers work for me when I try to corral more than one.
Let us know after you get to play with it.

I'll bet Ida May looks even better in the jaws of a steelie.

I save the fine underfur from the foot when I tie emergers. I'll take a small pinch and lightly hand blend it with the dubbing I'm using to tie a flymph. When the fly is wet and in the drift, the translucent fur gives the impression of life and bubbles. I really like it when used in a split thread o...

I'll bet that would work during a hendrickson hatch.
I'd be more than happy to test drive one on the Delaware for you.

Dana, Those look like the ones Winnie used.