There’s a reason that when pennies were in circulation they were referred to as “coppers”. Still don’t think the colour makes little or no difference. 😎 I fully agree with you on the wire issue, Bazz. Over the years I have tried many, many different wires including bright red and green and all have...

PhilA, Howdy; Don't forget that British Pennies were a different "colour" when new then our pennies. Here's some from 1950. I'm sure you taken all of that into account. For the others, here's a link. https://www.google.com/search?q=new+1950+English+Penny&source=lnms&tbm=isch&s...

Frank Sawyer didn’t seem to be to bothered about the color or the diameter of the copper wire. As far as I can see no two nymphs of his were dressed the same. He was more concerned with the size and presentation of the fly. But I dress mine with the whip finish behind the thorax. But this a fly whic...

Yep, your obsession is copper wire! Wanna send some red stuff!
Bazza

I’ve tied it in the last Fly swop, I think! But i didn’t have Jackdaw so I think I must try to locate some.

Is jasper the colour of the silk? Or is it a kind of quill beginning in C and ending in r?

John and Ray, many thanks for the pdf’s

I would love to tie on one of these vises as a homage to Harry D and Elsie. I have a few original feathers from a genuine Darbee cock curtesy of a very kind member here. I’ll tie some of his patterns and publish them here. Just gotta find a vise that’s not too expensive. All my fly tying allowance f...

I have been tying with some hand stripped quills from Polish Quill in several dyed colors that I ordered from Competitive Angler during their sale. I really like the look of the stripped peacock quills dyed, especially the golden olive, olive and ginger colors. After I wrap the quills onto the hook...

Greenwell John, what wire are you using? John PS - Wait until PhilA sees you discussing wire. :lol: :lol: For years I’ve used salvage wire from small transformers such as those we throw away from all those disused low voltage appliances we no longer need. It’s generally natural copper coloured or r...