Norm, your floss bodies are just unbelievable. Do you burnish them?

Beautiful fly, Norm, but now I keep hearing Lawrence Welk and his champagne music. A one and a two.

I favor primrose Pearsall's Gossamer. Sometimes I wax it with dark cobbler's wax, sometimes I don't. Effective fly either way. I usually tie it on a size 14 1XS hook like a Daiichi 1640.

Nicely done, especially at size 18.

Ron - Me too. :D ;) I found starling to be much more delicate than hen hackle. If I tried to muscle it around I would inadvertently break it off. Hen hackle is stronger, so it is a little more forgiving. Starling feathers have such delicate stems, they require a light touch. I had to switch to my l...

Really nice, Ray. So, if the wing lays flat it's a hen wing and if it's on edge it's Glanhros? Brilliant dressing. Peacock and starling are two favorite materials. Every time I see that vise, I smile.

letumgo wrote: ↑Sun Jan 28, 2024 5:19 am Ron - I think this is the post you were referencing.

Thanks, Ray. Perfect.

letumgo wrote: ↑Sun Jan 28, 2024 5:21 am Ron - Is this the reference you’re referring to?

LINK: viewtopic.php?f=22&t=8416

That's the one. Thank you, Ray. I bookmarked it so I can find it again.

I don't remember where I saw it (I'm old, gimme a break), but someone did a nice photo story of silk colors, both wet and dry, and waxed and not waxed. Wish I could remember where that was. Knowing the color shifts helps immensely.

Thank you, Norm. When I started to check on it, I discovered my library was short a book. Much appreciated.