Interesting body.and I like the double hackle.
That's a good lookin' fly.

Very nice looking ties, thanks for posting.

Ray - Now they are thinking it might have been a lightening strike on a flock or a freak, concentrated hailstorm. All were Blackbirds. I'm thinking of chartering a bus for tyers to get out there before they pick them all up. Anybody in?

Absolutely lovely fly - both color and construction.
Thanks for revealing your dubbing source.

Really good SBS, and very impressive frame. Somebody is going to be very happy walking away with it at that auction.
Thanks for posting.

On the English style hackle pliers, I put a short piece of shrink tubing on each jaw, and leave about 1/8 to 3/16" stick out past the end of the jaws. It grips really well, and leaving a bit sticking out prevents the more delicate hackle stems from making too sharp a bend and breaking. Another ...

Lovely - a very clean and crisp tie.

Interesting body material! I like it!

Very handsome flies. Colors on both outstanding.
Thanks for posting.

"Simple but elegant"
Lovely tie, thanks for posting.