Looks good too me!!!


Tom

Have to admit this is an exceptional piece of work.

Tom.

You got it!

Tom

Little Winter Brown or Light Woodcock from North Country Flies by Pritt Plate 1 #4
Hook . Daiichi 1480 size 12.
Silk Orange 6A
Wing. Hen Pheasant primary.
Body. Orange silk lightly dubbed with Hare's ear.
Hackle. Woodcock outer covert.

I have not looked at it wet but I do not think it will change much perhaps slightly darker the silk is well waxed.


Tom

Found this in Robert Smith's book North Country Flies. It is a March Brown pattern from the list of William Henry "Tom" Bradley's of 1890.I found it quite interesting to tie and intend to use it on the Beaverkill next month. Hook. Daiichi 1480 size 12. Silk. Orange and Scarlet Pearsalls. B...

No a friendly taxidermist

Tom

take me to the nearest open gas station

Just in from across the pond a beautiful French Partridge. Noticed there was not one posted under materials so thought this would make a good example.

Tom

Don't know for sure where this method of quill manufacturing started or by who but Walt Dette showed me this method years ago and Ralph Graves also used it for years.

Tom

From Roger Foggs A Handbook of North Country Flies Michael Theastons Early Brown.
Hook. Daiichi 1480 size 14
Silk. Orange.
Head. Peacock Herl.
Body. Orange silk lightly dubbed red/brown..
Hackle. Woodcock under covert feather.