Squirrel & Claret

[Hans Weilenmann]

Squirrel & Claret
Hook: Grip 14723BL #8
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, light brown
Collar: Grey squirrel tail
Tag: Silver tinsel, round
Rib: Silver tinsel, round
Body: Seal's fur, claret - in split thread

Cheers,
Hans W

[hankaye]

Hans;

Beautiful fly,

hank

[William Anderson]

Hans, another very lively looking creature. I like the use of the tinsel as tag and rib. Looks like copper wire in the pic, but with the hair hackle and tinsel that fly could float high for a long time if you intended it that way. I haven't had the opportunity to tie or fish with seal. How does it fair in the sink or swim category?

w

[Hans Weilenmann]

William,

Seal's fur is pretty neutral in density, and the squirrel tail hair not much different. The hook is pretty stout also.

Cheers,
Hans W

[letumgo]

Nice bug, Hans!

[willowhead]

VERY nice.....

[chase creek]

I LOVE any fly with a claret comonent. Very nice fly.
Thanks for posting

[chase creek]

That's "component" - we spell it a little different in Ohio