This is a Steve Bird pattern in name only . Got a nice Welsumer hen skin over two years ago from Steve and it has a wealth of beautiful feathers. Hook. ...... Unk. * Variant sent me some samples so I’m afraid other than sz 14 I don’t know much Thread ..... Utc 70 Tan Body. ..... Amber seal loop thre...

Hook. ........ Gaelic Supreme spider sz 14
Thread. ........ Pearsall’s gosssamer olive #16
Body. ........ Stripped peacock dyed yellow
Thorax. ........ Black ice dub
Hackle. ........ Golden Plover breast feather. One side stripped.

Thanks guys for the kind word. I’ll let you know how it works out.

Boy that is one handsome fly Tom. I’m surprised it hasn’t drawn more attention.

Hook. ....... Partridge Supreme UTE sz 12
Thread. ....... Pearsalls Gossamer scarlet. ** I think crimson is the correct color
Tail. ...... Herbert Miner hen dark dun
Body. ....... Natural mole
Hackle. ....... Herbert Miner hen cape dark dun

Thanks Ray.

Ray,

Named for my Colorado great nephew “Cooper” I’m sure this is probably an established pattern under another name. Was just tinkering around before bed last night. Thanks for the compliments.

Hook. ....... Partridge Captain Hamilton sz 12
Thread. ...... Pearsalls gossamer purple
Body. ...... “. “. “
Ribbing. ...... Small silver wire
Thorax. ...... Black ice dub
Hackle. ...... Hen

I received my dubbing block yesterday and it’s a handsome piece of work. I’m sure I’ll be fumbling for awhile but
i’ll let you know how I’m doing.

I would take him up on that Mike62 !