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by Variant
Sat Dec 10, 2022 1:43 pm
Forum: Fly Dressings - Nymphs
Topic: Chadwicks 477
Replies: 26
Views: 6612

Re: Chadwicks 477

Another color worth looking at is Berroco Ultra Alpaca #62168 candy floss mix. It is a fine 3ply, 50% super fine alpaca and 50% Peruvian wool mix. I found it in my wife’s knitting basket! The wool has been a staple in many of my flymphs and wet fly patterns.

Lou
by Variant
Thu Dec 08, 2022 8:31 am
Forum: Fly Dressings - Winged Wet Flies
Topic: Gravel Bed
Replies: 9
Views: 864

Re: Gravel Bed

Well done!
I also like your choice of hook

Lou
by Variant
Wed Dec 07, 2022 10:07 am
Forum: Fly Dressings - Winged Wet Flies
Topic: Lawson's Caddis Emerger
Replies: 7
Views: 697

Re: Lawson's Caddis Emerger

Great pattern, great tie.
Well done , Norm
by Variant
Sat Nov 26, 2022 4:16 pm
Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
Topic: Partridge 1820
Replies: 3
Views: 1088

Re: Partridge 1820

Classic pattern, well done ! Bill

Lou
by Variant
Thu Nov 24, 2022 7:58 pm
Forum: Tying Wingless Wets
Topic: Hooks
Replies: 14
Views: 3285

Re: Hooks

Ken,
If you are interested in TUE hooks go to the website tworod mentioned hardydeluxe. The d18 tue hook is just a little shorter than the Partridge L5A/UE Dry Fly Supreme tue hook. The selection , prices and service are very good.

Lou
by Variant
Wed Nov 23, 2022 12:43 pm
Forum: Fly Dressings - Winged Wet Flies
Topic: New Section Name
Replies: 12
Views: 1183

Re: New Section Name

SECOND! 😀

Lou
by Variant
Tue Nov 22, 2022 11:07 am
Forum: Soft Hackle Materials
Topic: Could use your advice.
Replies: 4
Views: 1652

Re: Could use your advice.

I usually put my new skins and hides in the freezer for a minimum of 2 weeks. Although chukar is usually not used in traditional soft hackle patterns , I have used certain feathers for drake patterns ( see Davie McPhail patterns). I have a couple of chukar skins and they vary in color, from a dun to...
by Variant
Wed Nov 16, 2022 10:15 am
Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
Topic: Starling & Herl
Replies: 4
Views: 1035

Re: Starling & Herl

Well done Norm!
Simple , elegant and deadly.

Lou
by Variant
Mon Nov 14, 2022 10:03 pm
Forum: Fly Dressings - Nymphs
Topic: UV
Replies: 24
Views: 3584

Re: UV

I have read the books mentioned by roadkill plus THE NEW SCIENTIFIC ANGLING TROUT AND ULTRAVIOLET VISION by Reed Curry.
Very interesting subject but I don’t think we will ever know for sure the effectiveness or non effectiveness of UV materials.

Lou
by Variant
Mon Nov 14, 2022 10:22 am
Forum: Fly Dressings - Winged Wet Flies
Topic: Shushan Postmaster
Replies: 4
Views: 468

Re: Shushan Postmaster

Norm ,
Great pattern and great tie!

Lou