Interesting topic. Mark, I agree, the original intent of the wing was to mimic the adult insect wings. So, if we compare the intent and usage of a wingless wet fly today to the intent and usage of a winged fly of that era, the intent and usage is not congruent. However, taking into account the knowl...

That'll get 'em.

Yes, I recently saw "lurex" in a couple pattern recipes and was curious as well.

Great fly, I love ostrich and have had luck with a very similar fly just much slimmer.

Very tight tie. Beautiful. You did a wonderful job of capturing the color in the photo as well.

I saw this plate at the Fly Tying Expo in Albany, OR....stared at it for about an hour I think. Left a puddle of drool on the floor when I walked away. I agree Philip. I was having fun with this one and sticking to the theme of the classic GBS hairwing so popular for steelhead here in the Pacific No...

I agree, no flymph, you could probably get away with calling it a soft hackle, but with the foam that would even be a stretch and would depend, IMO, on how it rides. Glad you had a good time with the pattern though. It does sound effective, neverless. I also think that if you add a bead to a soft ha...

I agree Philip. I was having fun with this one and sticking to the theme of the classic GBS hairwing so popular for steelhead here in the Pacific Northwest. However, I like how this turned out and fully agree, a little tweaking of this pattern and you've got a lot of the caddis triggers to make a wo...

I haven't had a chance to fish them yet Mark. I just picked them up about a month ago and have just got around to tying on them. They are sharp and the point is long. I usually pinch the barb before I fish for trout. I like the look of the hook as far as pleasing to my eye but can't comment on hook-...

Thanks Otter. It's wool. If I am not mistaken worsted refers to wool that has been combed out to remove any of the fine, brittle, broken pieces before being used for spinning.

and for a bit of fun...

Hook: Ken Sawada Old Limerick Wet #12
Thread: black
Tag: Chartreuse floss
Rib: fine silver braid
Abdomen: natural striped skunk (black)
Thorax: natural striped skunk (white)
Hackle: black hen