Great job, Carl!
That is what I call “Purposeful Tying”

Lou

I totally agree with Rick, that body when wet will look very translucent.
Well done , Bill

Lou

Well done Tom!
I really like the color of the hackle.

Lou

Also check out Davie McPhail’s videos.

Great job Ray,
Kinda reminds me of your pop series flies.

Lou

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

Well done!
I also like your choice of hook

Lou

Great pattern, great tie.
Well done , Norm

Classic pattern, well done ! Bill

Lou

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