There are a lot of wax mixes that can be used and can be purchased. What you are after is a wax that is in semi-hard form, softens once worked and warmed up. This way you can easily wax the thread, add the dubbing, twist and then place the dubbing brush on a card to "cure". The "curing" means that t...

Sage Hen (Sharptail) English Grouse (dark)

Great discussions. Over years of wet fly fishing I have come to the conclusion that the rod I enjoy fishing most is the best suited. I have all kinds of length and sizes from 7' - 14' and 2-8wt. Not all for spider fishing mind you. Some are better suited for certain conditions and offer advantages f...

Welcome to the forum, glad you chose to post. Those would certainly do very well in many waters. Excellent pattern. It is always good to see someone working in a classic style but bringing something new to the table.

I've used artichoke for an olive color dye bath. Gave a nice natural light olive color.

Thanks guys. This is one I've used for quite a few years. I came up with it just trying to tie a light, medium and dark hare's ear flymph. Nothing special really just keeping things light and using the dun thread. I put tails on almost all of my soft hackles that are mayfly imitations except for the...

Wow! That dye bath really came out well.

A little lighter cousin to a gold ribbed hare's ear. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ZEs-h2zAEGuHVdqmsDTcRg38j0_uwCtInQJCXYC_-veAiPlP64z1A_yFobsJutODBVmibG57vef9TvpVonUMZN8PRlHRMVelSwlBHQ-F7XDt9Y9lVfYJkPenfMx__FusLt9KP-G8qYsnNw_B6KbQVMc204vWcKPIug-diVOkK-i4zNAgkRgMI8JwVhECgXYdTE8HOUqtsLyTKifErHD7R...

Those look really nice Steve. A nice selection of patterns and colors on each.

Those are really nice. Cree makes a great hackle for hare patterns. I use it a lot in searching patterns. I like the darker/swollen thorax that it mimics. I like Feather Emporium. Dave has always treated me well.