I would have to say that is a handsome fly, William. Really like the materials in the body.

I have to echo Bill's comment - lovely.

I like the idea of coloring between layers - it does give it more depth. I tie an epoxy "Red Ass Ant", and I'll give this a try.

I think Frank would be pleased. Very nicely done.

That's a handsome fly!

Hi Johnno,
Have never had any issues with the 200R on the water. I fish mostly for Brookies on small streams, so no "trophy" size fish., other than a 14" Brookie - a giant on that particular small stream.

Hook - Tiemco 200R #14
Thread - Tan
Body - Muskrat
Thorax - Hare's Web
Rib - Red Thread
Hackle - Brown Hen

Bob, I assume you mean "Timmy H's!

This is all really interesting stuff. I own what is called a "cropped-sensor" DSLR camera. It's a Canon t2i (or 550D). Most entry level DSLR's are cropped-sensor. In this case, if you are using a 50mm lens, for example, you multiply that by 1.6 to get the 35mm camera equivalent. So, for a ...

1. Gotta go with REE - Baillie's Black spider
2. March Brown Flymph
3. Partridge and Orange
Plus most any with Hare's Ear