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Re: Peacock and Partridge
Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2023 7:12 pm
by FlyFisherMann1955
In this version, you make a tag with the wire before using it to rib the peacock body. Known as the Green-butt Caddis. A popular and productive pattern on Arkansas' White River during the March-April Caddis hatch. I hope to travel there this year (if the water release from the dam supports it) and remind the fish how much they like it!
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Tight Lines- Ken
Re: Peacock and Partridge
Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2023 9:09 pm
by newriverspey
Those look really good and I like seeing all the variations to the peacock and partridge. Thanks for sharing these flies and hopefully you can make it to Arkansas this year!
Re: Peacock and Partridge
Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2023 1:39 am
by letumgo
Ken,
What make/model/size hook did you use? (So I can plagiarize your work
)
I was starting at your flies and got lost in thought, imagining being in Arkansas fishing the White River…
Please make a few drifts for me when you go…
Beautiful flies my friend.
Re: Peacock and Partridge
Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2023 7:19 am
by FlyFisherMann1955
Ray,
These are tied on an Orvis Czech Nymph Hook (Tactical Barbless Hooks) in Size 14. Item # is: 1POR. A similar hook is: Wholesale Fly Company, Model 28 (Czech Nymph/Caddis BL), but those seem a bit smaller so order up 1 size.
I normally tie these on a Partridge "Yorkshire Caddis Hook" (Code K2B) in Size 12.
Hoping to make the 6-hour drive over to Arkansas at the end of March and combine some fishing with some time attending the Sowbug Roundup (Fly Tying Show).
Tight Lines- Ken
Re: Peacock and Partridge
Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2023 7:33 am
by letumgo
Thanks for the detailed answer Ken. Nice to have options.