I use this method with very small flies 20, 22,24. Works well.

This is a delightful fly. Thanks for the post.

So does the hackle have a lightish blue tinge or does the Watchet refer to the ?

I've been looking over the internet for a fly to add to the swap. I'd like to tie a Grey Watchet but have no idea what a Watchet is! This is not an April Fools question. Please direct me to where I can learn this information.
Thank you.

yes this is a great tying tool and I have mine locked in a steel box wrapped in plastic so don't even think of 'The Borrow.' As I speak there it is perched right next to my spinning tool. Cheep, works well, easy to use. Smart find. Not only great for threads but for getting in close to stems when ty...

I'm going to tie up some of these for my trip in June after Yellowstone. thanks for the additional 411

for a flash moment I thought this fly was named the 'butt ugly."

Skinned like a rabbit.

shinny!

typo on my part. I could have said it meant Ribbed Goats Hair, but alas it was supported to be RHE Ribbed Hares Ear. Have a laugh on me.