Is there ever a time when it's best to split or use a dubbing loop? I never got into splitting because I'm afraid I'd really screw it up. I mostly use the split technique on #16 and smaller. I tie a lot with Kimono now so I don't bother to split with that thread. But, Pearsall's is much easier to s...

Is there ever a time when it's best to split or use a dubbing loop?
I never got into splitting because I'm afraid I'd really screw it up.

I don't think I have ever seen a body taper as smooth as this one.
Did you flatten the thread to get the body to look so nice?

Very nicely done. It should perform well.

This fly screams perfection. The lines are flawless.
Can I say that? The "lines".

All three are exquisite. Well done as always.

It's amazing! You truly are an inspiration.

Looks like a winner to me. I don't see any reason why it wouldn't work.

https://i.postimg.cc/rspq7PxW/20240923-121703-HDR-Edited.jpg I have been fishing the Poudre River as much as I can until it just gets too low to fish. Most of the time I was wading in ankle deep water looking for deep holes that hopefully would hold a fish. I was using an Alexandra, and searching f...

Great looking pattern in both photos.