The body and hackle look they were both produced to make this fly. I would be very happy with this fly

Thanks for the feedback. I can at least darken the back very easily. Thank you

Hook Gamakatzu 50411 sz 1 Tail fluff from a fluorescent craft store feather with a V cut out the back Thread Uni chartreuse 8/0 Body chartreuse ostrich herl. With silli skin on back of hook shank Rib UTC vinylc rib chartreuse Thorax started with dark olive up near the head and then filled in between...

tie2fish wrote:To each his own .

Couldn't have put it any better myself

I always carry a small box of dries just in case I can't get them to take something else when they are feeding on the top but I can be pretty stubborn. And I get so much satisfaction out of being able to catch fish below the surface and I just do not get that same feeling when hooking a fish on the ...

I'll have to try out the tinsel underbody, I was thinking of trying a pearl tinsel

I really appriciate the great feedback provided by you guys. I kinda knew I should use a smaller hook but my hook supply is getting thin so I was trying to use a hook I had enough of without having to go and buy more but I guess creativity can't be hampered by what hooks you have and I would have ha...

Thank you, you are correct this will probably sink and thanks for being so thorough with your comments

Thanks guys, appreciate your comments

So I need your guys opinion. This fly is really at the peak of my abilities and a little bit risky as far as something I can do that is also presentable. I am wondering if I should go ahead and use this pattern I came up with or do something I can nail perfect. So would you guys be happy with this f...