I have been using Pearsalls silk thread for the majority of my soft hackle wet flies and have had good success. In the mid-70's when I started tying soft hackles at first I used nylon and had some success but I have learned that certain colors like silk orange and yellow have a different color and h...

I used the wallet decades ago but gave on it due to rusting of hooks and disfiguring of Soft hackles and streamers. Yes, I do put my flies away wet.

I believe you still can get blue Pearsall gossamer here http://www.flyhookfiller.se/flugbindningsmaterial-flugbindning/bindtrad/pearsall-s-gossamer-bindtrad-av-akta-natursilke-fint-pa-50-yards-rullar.html Just send him an email and ask, if interested. He takes paypal and you can order via email. Se...

I have been tying flies for over 45 years and with the exception of a few streamers I have never tied a blue fly. Your pattern does look interesting and based on the discussion I may have to try a few blue thoraxed soft hackles. As far as finding blue Peasrsalls.......

Tremendously effective fly and nice work! I also add a touch of hare's ear thorax which seems to work well. Sy Nemes sold me on the spiders over 40 years ago.

I am not sure how I missed these great flies but they did bring a smile to my face on a rainy December afternoon. Great work!

I am sure that my lack of success with winged wets early on was due to user error on my part and I never gained any confidence in them. After being inspired by Sy Nemes’ first book on soft hackle flies I tied some up and used his techniques and had excellent results. I have fished with anglers that ...

I have tied and carry a few winged wet flies but I have not fished with them for years. Since the mid-1970's I have had great success with wingless soft hackle flies while never having much success with winged wets. Whether I am fishing a March Brown Soft Hackle or a generic partridge and orange I u...

Beautiful grouse skin! I am never without one and it was my favorite game bird back in my upland hunting days.

Great tie and one of my favorite flies!