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Mataura Mayfly, I used the actual hair ear fur for this fly. I thought it was the most appropriate. I did not even really think about other parts of the mask for the fly. Now I have...lol, since you said that. I still have other parts of the mask that need to be experimented with. I think this fur was perfect though for this pattern.

Ray, I have some of those doll eyes. I got a shiver just imaging what that would look like.
I am very happy that you liked my latest fly. This fly was fun for me to do.

Did you have some ears already? I think the bag of "ear" hair was from between the ears and not off of the ear itself. (If I remember correctly!)

Will be fun for you to experiment with hairs from different sections of the mask and see the differing results within the same fly.

I think the label said hare's ear. I didn't realize it was between the ears. Yes, it would be cool to see the different furs of the mask, and see what a difference it makes to the look of the fly. That is a great idea. Thank you.

Kelly,

I just wanted to say that these are my favorites of yours! Really like colors of the golden plover AND the substitute. Good job!

Tom (alias Izaak)

Thank you Tom! That was a surprise. I sure appreciate you letting me know that. I read on a website that said this fly has a traditional gold tag. (on a site that sold flies) I have not seen photos of this. Now I read a thought from someone who said Oliver Edwards tyed this with a small gold wire tag, and he wrapped three wraps of wire through the body. They are supposed to let me see a photo. Now that would be cool. The spiders for some reason although simple, are timeless. I am just drawn to tying them for some reason.

Kelly - you've done good!!

Now you could try it on a Daiichi 1480 for that sportscar look.

dd

DD...I am glad you liked the fly. I don't have any Daiichi 1480 hooks. I looked up on a comparison list for that. I don't have anything for that "sports car" look...lol.

http://ukflydressing.proboards.com/inde ... thread=385

http://www.danica.com/flytier/painswort ... plover.htm

http://www.flickr.com/photos/23868173@N04/4252016686/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/23974177@N00/3106968951/

http://www.practicalfly.co.uk/Spiders4.html

http://www.hackleplayers.nl/spider.pdf

A few variations. The last link might be most interesting. I believe it's the small booklet by Malcom Greenhalg.

dd

DD...that last link was INCREDIBLE!! Thank you!!! I liked them all of course, but the last one really was outstanding!

Thanks Stefan (dd). Great information.