I've been kinda busy lately and not had much time for tying or posting, but I have been looking in, and like you Mark, I've been impressed with some of the great stuff we're being treated to. Thanks guys and keep it up!

Definitely function. They're designed for a big wave on the Irish loughs. I've never fished on the Irish loughs or fished with this style of fly, so cannot comment from personal experience, but they are reputed to be a "must" for Irish trout at Mayfly time. The style has been around for a ...

letumgo wrote: Am I correct in calling these bumbles?

No, Bumbles are lightly dressed in comparison and the head hackle is normally blue Jay.
There are also Derbyshire Bumbles, quite different to the modern Irish Bumble.
http://www.dtnicolson.dial.pipex.com/page130.html

But they're wingless and wets

Some Irish Mayflies.
Silver Drake, Carra May and one from my infertile mind!

Ray, very nice fly, very nicely tied and presented.
In the dressing details you say " Tails/ back" am I correct in assuming that you have tied the barbs in at the shoulder and bound them down with the rib?

I like the effect with the Organza. It should look great in the water.

Joe Billingsley wrote: Are the Ceramiscrapes THAT much better?
Joe

Probably not, but, If I lost or broke mine i'd still buy another. Can't say more than that.

Jason, if you haven't got yours yet, Phil Holding at the fly tying boutique is now stocking them.
http://www.flytyingboutique.com/store/D ... category=8

Details for contacting Lawrence here... http://www.danica.com/flytier/LAW/law_bv.htm

That is just so perfect!