as I recall Gary stressed using all clear reflective Antron fibers for the overwing not the colored Antron body yarn to represent the bright gas bubble of the diving adult. ;) I think crinkled Zelon would be a modern substitute. He also tied it with dry fly hackle, which I should have noted. The an...

Coachman Carey http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag128/SBPatt/Tying/Re-Size/edca2553-37e4-4330-b1ad-9ff910b24e1d_zpsxcxo6dqi.jpg Found this Carey variation over on UC Steve's site http://soft-hacklejournal.blogspot.com/2013/05/spey-inspired-trout-flies.html If I'm in Yellowstone this fall, plan t...

http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag128/SBPatt/Tying/Re-Size/f44887c6-01f5-433e-b54c-533fdf7d4226_zpscnovrbmk.jpg Really liked the look of your fly, Ray. Didn't have any red Flexi-floss or decent light-phase Indian hen so I had to substitute. hook - Mustad 3399A #12 thread - Gudebrod 10/0 white s...

Thanks. The hackle is an Indian hen back I bought years ago; most of the feathers are much bigger but there are a few on it that will tie down this small.

Regards,
Scott

http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag128/SBPatt/Tying/Re-Size/779ed488-8716-49cd-9a88-c5368b1f2fc9_zps6x3dg9nn.jpg Put this one together a while back; simple to tie, catches fish. This one's for the Hydropsyche hatch; adjust colors and sizes to meet your needs hook - Mustad 3906B #16 thread - Uni ...

http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag128/SBPatt/Tying/Re-Size/d70b23a4-86bd-499c-adc5-51c63f607136_zpsrzuykesx.jpg http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag128/SBPatt/Tying/Re-Size/7eaf8461-2789-475a-a793-6a717c9cb8e9_zpswmtd6kqn.jpg http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag128/SBPatt/Tying/Re-Size/1497...

http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag128/SBPatt/Tying/Re-Size/63abff3e-eab9-4818-b458-07b62992a534_zpsgiqcld6f.jpg Originally tied by Lacey Gee, founder of Wapsi Fly, some time in the late 40's-early 50's (unsure if this fly inspired Tarantino). Weighted underbody is optional. hook - Dai Riki 060 ...

Beautiful fly and tutorial. This has been a very effective fly on some MT tailwaters.

Regards,
Scott

http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag128/SBPatt/Tying/06c61966-0c6a-4224-8889-b7da3682a762_zpshwpgard3.jpg Charlie Brooks' Green rockworm (Rhyacophila for the entomologically inclined). Tied with the Yellowstone area in mind (ask Bob Jacklin how important his own green rockworm pattern is), this b...

William,

I bet that would work very well as a callibaetis, too. Beautiful fly.

Regards,
Scott