Robin
Hook: Tiemco 102Y #15
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, black
Hackle: Silver badger
Rib: Wire, silver fine
Body: Fluey barbs from base of saddle hackle, claret/red

Note: R.I.P. Robin Williams

Cheers,
Hans W

Very nicely tied, John.

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Hans W

Wayne,

Never mind Jeff...

It has not fallen out of favor in Wales, where it started in the 1700's

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Hans W

http://www.flytierspage.com/hweilenmann/coch-y-bonddu.jpg Coch y bonddu Hook: Medium wird #10 (pre-WW2) - or modern equivalent Thread: Benecchi 12/0, dark chocolate Hackle: Coch y bonddu, or dark furnace - webby cock - tied short Body: Peacock herl Tag: Krystal Flash, gold Roc: Tying thread Note: P...

If I placed that hair in split thread and wrapped it, the hair would go out in all directions. How did you get it to look orderly, like a soft hackle feather? Tim, After the hair is inserted and then thread twisted tight forming a skinny hair brush. All the hair obviously radiates in all directions...

Premerger wrote:How did you get pine squirrel in split thread to look like a hen hackle?

Not sure what the question is, Tim. Try again, pls.

Hans W

*chuckle*

Just back from tying at the German Fly Festival - and the inspiration for the pattern name

Absolutely lovely venue, fine weather and top notch participants in both tying and casting demonstrations.

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Hans W

Pfennig
Hook: Grip 14723BL #14
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, dark chocolate
Body: Krystal Flash, copper
Hackle: Pine squirrel guard hair - inserted into split thread

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Hans W

We were out looking at tying lamps yesterday that might also be useful for photos. Perphaps I'll stick with sunlight Tim, If you are fine with variance and choosing your moments, stick with daylight. If you want to take control, go artificial light with a couple lamps. Unlike when we shot film, mos...

Hi Jim,

Sounds interesting - you planning to share it with us, or will this remain a tease/taunt?

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Hans W