What a great combination of materials Norm with peacock being the centerpiece! The hackle is delicately veiling the body underneath and I can only imagine this pattern when wet! You have excellent mastery over all materials you bring to the hook shank! Excellent work friend!
Doug

Norm,
This is indeed a beautiful classic from your talented hands! The body work is just astounding! The entire package is just spot on! I want to visit your den!
Dougsden

Norm,
There is just something about this pattern.....It's hard to describe! A beautiful morsel to a hungry fish! An attractor! A classic for sure!
Thank you for what you do and explore!
Dougsden

Dear TSM,
I agree with REE! Your pattern is gorgeous! There is a lot going on there but it is very well done! I really like your style! Show us more of your talents thru the classics! That's a really good idea!
Dougsden

Beautiful Mike!
D-den

Delicious looking book Ray! I love the pics and the info about our past pal Bill Shuck! His tying was impeccable and his friendship was highly treasured by all of us on the forum!
Great job Mike! I can't wait to get my hands on a copy of this!
Doug

Mike, You make me laugh friend! It really brightened my day to read your thread because every word you wrote was true! Walt Dette once made the statement (not a direct quote) that chickens are the dirtiest, stupid creatures.....I don't think he liked raising them at all but, it was a most necessary ...

These patterns are absolutely stunning to behold! I just cannot believe the incredible beauty within each tying! Perfect in every way and with every turn!

Now that's a really unusual looking pattern! A true attractor pattern for sure! Wow Norm! I like it!
Dougsden

So delicate, so cool Norm! What a great "blending" of subtle colors! Masterfully done friend!