geez. I'm dying to get on a stretch like this and for this wet weather to give us a break, but with a hurricane on the way, I'm looking at another couple weeks that seem to offer no relief. What a nice video.

John, I'd say you achieved a pattern that ticks all the boxes for a flymph that will do all the things flymphs are supposed to do. Very compelling. That spikey squirrel body is so good.

Ray, that is still a stunningly informative tutorial.

those hooks look fantastic. very nice score.

I'm jealous you're swinging wets at brook trout. I really need to get up your way and see some of this water.

Dave, that's a beauty. I love these blocks in walnut.

Carl, I am just blown away by this post. The execution of this fly is masterful and the discussion about this dyed pheasant means now I have find some. I have several black feathers with significant iridescent qualities but the results of your effort are tough to compete with. Love this hook as well...

Guys, this thread was great to read. The discussion was superb along the way with input from so many here. It's unfortunate that some of the photos are gone but still well worth going through. Thanks for starting this Gingerdun Dave Dave, thanks for bringing this thread back to the surfacer. Its su...

This thread certainly reminds me of what I love about this place.

And a warm welcome to the forum.

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BrkTrt wrote: ↑Tue Sep 04, 2018 5:59 pm Bill I know you favor longer hackles from previous conversations.

I'm going to try them out tomorrow.

This certainly looks like it would serve you well. Did you get a chance to try it out?