That is a superb pattern.

In a word…. Wow!

Is the finish on the hook black? If yes, I have not seen this version before. Very cool.

I love this dressing Tom. Delicate work.

I was on the Dette website last week and noticed they now have a "Classic Dubbing Series". Of course, I had to order a set of the six colors (Atherton #2/#3/#4/March Brown/Dette Isonychia & Tups). They are kind of expensive ($4.50 per pack), but look like nice blends. I wonder if they ...

Tom,

Have you fished these Clyde style pattern much? This pattern looks like it would work well in the Catskills. Something different to try, when fish are being picky.

Thanks Bill. Cookshill may also have a waiting list (good thing).

Amen Brother!

Beautiful work Tom.

Thanks Ron. I appreciate your help.

Im sad to hear about your stolen skin. Hard to fathom someone would stoop so low.

Does anyone know of a source of a full Melanistic Pheasant skin? I've never seen the full skins available from a fly tying supplier. Wondering if anyone here knows where to buy one.

Thank you, in advance, for any help you can provide.

Are you going to skin out the pheasant? Hopefully you can keep the whole skin.

Thanks Lou. It was fun playing around. Gave me an excuse to use several tools. Hopefully reinforcing sections in dubbing loops will make the pattern more durable. This also gave me a chance to play around with generative AI technology (something I am learning on the side). I was having fun coming up...