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Badger Hen and Scarlet
Posted: Tue Dec 31, 2013 10:40 am
by tie2fish
Tied on a Size #18 dry fly hook using Pearsall's Gossamer #11A and the "shortened" remnants of a badger hen saddle feather from another project (legs on an Isonychia nymph).
Re: Badger Hen and Scarlet
Posted: Tue Dec 31, 2013 3:52 pm
by DOUGSDEN
Bill,
Another classic! The hooks you are using have a very vintage look about them! That's very cool! This one has the trademark of greatness!
Dougsden
Re: Badger Hen and Scarlet
Posted: Tue Dec 31, 2013 8:02 pm
by letumgo
Stunning combination. The white tips are eye-catching. Flawless execution.
Re: Badger Hen and Scarlet
Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2014 11:21 am
by hankaye
tie2fish, Howdy;
I remember a post by Mike Connor about the "Setting" of hackles.
http://flymphforum.com/viewtopic.php?f= ... e&start=20
took a few minutes to find it and his post on page 3 is the one I remembered so,
if you want to change the shape of the hackle instead of having them stick straight-out,
he shows a few methods for doing so.
Nothing wrong or anything I can tell with what you have shown us it's a beautifully crafted
fly and very well photographed.Just thought I'd mention it as some alternatives for the future.
hank
Re: Badger Hen and Scarlet
Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2014 2:49 pm
by Kelly L.
Another goody, and certainly eye catching to boot!