I have had this pattern for a while. I saw a similar winged version somewhere a few years ago. (may have been on Donald's site?). I think it was called an Orange Stinger or something to that effect. I liked the look enough to make it a wingless. I have fished both versions winged and wingless with n...

That pattern is just Dainty AND Dangerous. Can't argue with that at all.

Nicely done. That dubbing sure shows a nice sheen to it.

Hank- I'm sure he's acknowledging your "Howdy" with the standard head nod...you just can't see it over the internet.

Yes, two thumbs up! Love that salmonberry color.

Thanks everyone. It's hard to appreciate the selection that is in "the Addict" or any other book for that matter until you can tie them up and see them side by side. The selection Nemes put together as his top 20 really is a nice selection of patterns, without a doubt a lot thought and exp...

Put this donation together for the Albany, Oregon, Northwest Fly Tying show next weekend. 3 each of all 20 "Old and New" patterns from the Soft-Hackled Fly Addict . http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac275/OldHat_photos/addictsBoxfront.jpg Pattern List Row 1: Partridge and Orange, Partridg...

Here's another one from the "Addict". I had never tied this fly before, but I really like the pattern. Hook: 1x long nymph hook Thread: black Body: 2/3's peacock heavy, 1/3 black wool or fur ( used angora wool) Rib: heavy silver wire Hackle: Partridge dyed iron blue dun http://i907.photobu...

Thanks for revitalizing the thread. I feel better now. :D I like the look and feel of the short wide gape hooks, anxious to see how they work on the small patterns this year. I wasn't paying real close attention in those days to the insects but did make a few observations. In current, most insects j...

I have found the masks from hare line, for the most part, good quality for dyed hare. However, for natural, you can't beat a European mask which I think are superior in color and texture. I'm a pawer. I like to paw through materials first hand especially for natural materials.

You guys can sit and tie a half dozen of the same pattern? I can rarely get out three of the same pattern. I always have the desire to tweak the pattern just a bit. :D Honestly though, I'm usually happy with the pattern by the 3rd or 4th fly. tie2fish - I know what you mean about the reject box. I h...