It's a classy-looking fly with 2 great colors of silk--orange and purple! And thank you for
posting the video. He makes it look sooooo easy!

Tight Lines- Ken

Lou,

I appreciate the info and will check it out. I've ordered his D14 hooks before, but wasn't aware he had TUE hooks too.

Thanks- Ken

I too have been trying different brands of hooks. Not just the new offerings, but some vintage hooks too. Since being active on this Forum, I was introduced to WFC. Their hooks are the best value around. I just wish they had some up-eye hooks. I now have some of their beads to try too. If you like T...

I must be living in the Dark Ages; I didn't know there were UV beads!

20 to 1 strike advantage. I would like to see the data that supports that statement. Sounds like something a guy who has a lot of flies with UV beads to sell would say.

Tight Lines- Ken

Wayne,

Wait, my bad--the post at the link is only 7 years old (2015), but there are older discussions if you use the search function!

Tight Lines- Ken

Chadwick's 477: to read all about it, follow this 13-year-old post over on the Classic (Bamboo) Forum. You will recognize some of the posters! http://classicflyrodforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=85951&hilit=chadwicks+477 You may want to have a glass of your favorite beverage with you before you ...

I like it better with the added peacock herl thorax.

Thanks- Ken

That fly just shouts "Classic Wet Flyness"!

Thanks- Ken

Very good for you; very bad for the grouse!

Tight Lines- Ken

I use head cement. For years, I used Hook & Hackle cement; currently using Orvis cement (water base). I have also experimented with UV cure, but it takes longer because you're using the light (torch).

Tight Lines- Ken