Peacock and Partridge

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Re: Peacock and Partridge

Post by FlyFisherMann1955 » Fri Feb 10, 2023 7:12 pm

In this version, you make a tag with the wire before using it to rib the peacock body. Known as the Green-butt Caddis. A popular and productive pattern on Arkansas' White River during the March-April Caddis hatch. I hope to travel there this year (if the water release from the dam supports it) and remind the fish how much they like it!
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Re: Peacock and Partridge

Post by newriverspey » Fri Feb 10, 2023 9:09 pm

Those look really good and I like seeing all the variations to the peacock and partridge. Thanks for sharing these flies and hopefully you can make it to Arkansas this year!
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Re: Peacock and Partridge

Post by letumgo » Sat Feb 11, 2023 1:39 am

Ken,

What make/model/size hook did you use? (So I can plagiarize your work :twisted: ;) :D )

I was starting at your flies and got lost in thought, imagining being in Arkansas fishing the White River…

Please make a few drifts for me when you go…

Beautiful flies my friend.
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Re: Peacock and Partridge

Post by FlyFisherMann1955 » Sat Feb 11, 2023 7:19 am

Ray,

These are tied on an Orvis Czech Nymph Hook (Tactical Barbless Hooks) in Size 14. Item # is: 1POR. A similar hook is: Wholesale Fly Company, Model 28 (Czech Nymph/Caddis BL), but those seem a bit smaller so order up 1 size.

I normally tie these on a Partridge "Yorkshire Caddis Hook" (Code K2B) in Size 12.

Hoping to make the 6-hour drive over to Arkansas at the end of March and combine some fishing with some time attending the Sowbug Roundup (Fly Tying Show).

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Re: Peacock and Partridge

Post by letumgo » Sat Feb 11, 2023 7:33 am

Thanks for the detailed answer Ken. Nice to have options.
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