Thanks, guys. Letumgo- the moose mane is a fairly durable material. They can break when tying off, but like with starling, a little finesse goes a long way. I have never had one break when wrapping. I trim them an inch or two up from the tip, when they become thicker and the black or white color bec...

I agree with the above replies. Nice work. Thanks for keeping classic patterns alive. Art on a hook. I have never tied according to classic recipes by using silk. It’s great people are adhering to the old patterns.

Inspired by the classic Mosquito dry fly. One strand each black and white moose mane, 1-2 turns of partridge, Hanak 260BL.

Joaniebo- nice ties and photo. Thanks for citing the originator. I like the simplicity of the old patterns. To me, they’re art. Always enjoy your posts- they’re a great model and motivation to tie better. What lighting are you using in your photos?

I agree with Senecalaker. I love the old patterns. I’d like to sit down and tie and do some fishing with the “oldtimers” who have been around to see the evolution of fly fishing and tying, and are still going back to these old school patterns. Good stuff here. One notion that goes into my great inte...

Hankaye- I used Davie McPhail’s YouTube videos to get me started. Sometimes I get them on the first try, most of them time it takes several tries. Now, just need to see if they work...

Here’s a few I played around with. Haven’t fished them yet. Mostly just tying to practice on wings.

Old Hat- these flies and presentation are incredible. What are the dubbing techniques used?

Trifly- I often browse the forum on a slow minute at work, then chaos occurs and I forget to reply. Anyway, that is a very cool looking pattern and a great photo. I will be getting some full spectrum lamps to start taking good pics. What do you use for lighting and backdrop?

I’ve been researching the Breadcrust. I see lots of variation. What is the original pattern? What is a proper breadcrust?