Working on winging and proportions. Wings are long. Tying wings forward then folding back at the end on the top one. The second is tied in with normal orientation. Learning a lot.

I keep making the wings too long.

Here is the body work

Tying in hand works a different part of your brain or something. I an trying it on some bigger flies. I started it by accident when I forgot my vise clamp while traveling.

Tied in hand, wings are too upright. The mallard wings conspire against me.

Thanks for being nice. I have a long ways to go. The head and throat are poorly executed. Any criticism or corrections are welcome.

I am not proud of the head

I get a little grief about my books. Oh well. I don't drink except socially and and don't chase women...

I recently was traveling and forgot my vise base. I needed to tie some jigs for my brother in law. I tied them in hand and kind of liked it. However, I could not tie a size 12 wet fly very well because of my big thumb. I have found that Salmon flies were tied in hand by professional tyers at House o...

I have enjoyed his book. He does gorgeous , yet complicated stuff. Unique.
Maybe reserectina an old thread. Does anyone know where to get the grey goose he ties with?