In a Modern Dry Fly Code Vince did mention that there were expert wet fly fisherman plying their trade on the Letort but that subject would require another book. I suspect his interest may have been there since the beginning of his fishing career! Very interesting subject John! And, your photography...

P_20191024_163131.jpg just to show the use of Honey Dun Hackle I tied the Honey Dun as per Rube Cross. Hook. Allcocks W170 size 14 Model Perfect. Thread. Pearsalls gossamer Ash #10 Wing. Wood duck. Tail. Honey Dun Rooster Spade feather. Body. Muskrat. Hackle. Classic Catskill Honey Dun. Tom. (Hope ...

Thanks guys and Ray I have not fished this pattern yet. I tied it after a recent posting by Rob Smith on the internet showing an antique pattern of the fly.

From North Country Flies by T.E.Pritt No.1 the Water Cricket.

Hook.Allcocks Sproat W205 size 14 or #1.
Thread. Pearsalls Gossamer Lt.Orange 6A.
Body. same ribbed with black.
Hackle. Golden Plover breast.

Ray you tie an amazingly beautiful fly.

Tom

Beautiful work Carl ! See you at the show!


Tom

Came as labeled . Looks good to me!!

Still looks good to me!!!

Tom

I learned this from Ralph Graves who told me Walt Dette showed him. Walt could have learned from Ted or vice versa . Who knows?

Tom