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- Sun Jan 17, 2021 8:51 am
- Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
- Topic: Yak Hair Spider
- Replies: 1
- Views: 48
Yak Hair Spider
I may have posted this before but it falls in connection with the interests in Horse hair bodied patterns. For this body I used natural yak hair (commonly found for saltwater streamers) and wrapped it over primrose silk. It is a great easily found substitute for horse hair. reducedYak-bodied Spider....
- Sun Jan 17, 2021 8:45 am
- Forum: Tying Wingless Wets
- Topic: “Mustang Sally”
- Replies: 13
- Views: 249
Re: “Mustang Sally”
I was given a bunch of nice white (clear) horse tail for tying by a friend many years ago. I used it all up. Makes a great body just like you have tied here. It is a little difficult to obtain if you don't have a mustang running around the yard. I have found that natural Yak hair often used for salt...
- Sun Jan 17, 2021 8:39 am
- Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
- Topic: The Latest From the Den....
- Replies: 11
- Views: 404
Re: The Latest From the Den....
Superfood! Doug. What great patterns! I know what you mean about the small partridge. Those small feathers hold a special place in my tying space too.
- Sun Jan 03, 2021 10:06 am
- Forum: Tying Wingless Wets
- Topic: “Iron Dun flymph”
- Replies: 3
- Views: 137
Re: “Iron Dun flymph”
Very nice. I would second Ray's suggestion.
- Fri Jan 01, 2021 8:03 am
- Forum: Tying Wingless Wets
- Topic: Olive and partridge soft hackle
- Replies: 8
- Views: 268
Re: Olive and partridge soft hackle
Those are perfect! Everything about those say "eat me".
You nailed the proportions in my opinion and I especially like your choice of the subdued olive color.
You nailed the proportions in my opinion and I especially like your choice of the subdued olive color.
- Wed Dec 30, 2020 8:16 am
- Forum: Soft Hackle Materials
- Topic: Blue (Dusky) Grouse Skin; Who Uses Them?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 288
Re: Blue (Dusky) Grouse Skin; Who Uses Them?
The Dusky males have nice blue breast feathers. But, I am sure the plumage changes a bit according to season. I would contact the seller and let them know what you are after before purchasing. I prefer the grouse over the California quail. The quail has great color, but the feathers have a more spri...
- Mon Dec 28, 2020 8:40 am
- Forum: Soft Hackle Materials
- Topic: Just Starting - Hen Capes Brand/Type?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 428
Re: Just Starting - Hen Capes Brand/Type?
Hi Craig, It seems we are afflicted by the same issues. I am just south of Daytona, Florida (A transplant from Oregon about 4 years ago) I would highly recommend ordering from Charlie Collins at Collins Hackle Farm. http://www.collinshacklefarm.com Neither his website nor his ordering methods are so...
- Mon Dec 28, 2020 8:02 am
- Forum: Tying Wingless Wets
- Topic: “Light Hare Dun”
- Replies: 2
- Views: 178
Re: “Light Hare Dun”
Looks great! Certainly one of my favorites to tie and fish. Just a good generalist pattern for most lighter colored mayflies. Just FYI, when I mention a hook I often list what I used for that particular fly but, it is not always what I use for the pattern. I often tie my flymphs on light wire hooks....
- Mon Dec 14, 2020 8:09 am
- Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
- Topic: Mixed Soft Hackles
- Replies: 14
- Views: 390
Re: Mixed Soft Hackles
Really love those PT's . Look great!
- Mon Dec 14, 2020 8:08 am
- Forum: Fly Dressings - Winged Wet Flies
- Topic: Genesee Jewel
- Replies: 8
- Views: 397
Re: Genesee Jewel
Wow! That looks great. Love the fine color blending.