Deer Fly
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Deer Fly
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Deer Fly
Hook: #10 Daiichi 1480 (or choice)
Thread: Rust-brown UNI 8/0
Hackle: English grouse
Body: Orange & Gray UNI yarn wound forward together
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Sweet! Love the segmented body. And the hackle/herl head too. Oh, and the hook.
EDIT - Adding photo of a deer fly for reference
I saw this on Amazon - A sticky landing strip for you hat, as a way of capturing pesky deer flies.
EDIT - Adding photo of a deer fly for reference
I saw this on Amazon - A sticky landing strip for you hat, as a way of capturing pesky deer flies.
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Thanks Ray. Can't wait to try this one.
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Well conceived, beautifully tied and photographed.
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Steve, I received your book this week and have thoroughly enjoyed it. I wish I had known better and ordered it directly from you, rather than through Amazon... but I do have a hardback signed copy that was one of 1000 printed according to the title page. I especially appreciate the pictures of your neighborhood and the beautiful watercolor illustrations. I must be one of those lovers of "children's books" as your wife described your manuscript, I'm sure with tongue in cheek, because I haven't been able to put it down.
Since the fly in this post is about those annoying insects we encounter, it made me think of your yellow jacket fly and your story in the book of its unfortunate inspiration. Each fall, the Metolius down here in Oregon has its share of the nasty little buggers, and I plan to tie up a few of your yellow jackets and give them a go.
As a newcomer to the Pacific Northwest, I've lots to learn about its history and fisheries. Your stories have provided some great insights into your part of the world. The UC is certainly a unique fishery and appreciate you sharing your experiences with us all.
I hope to someday see that part of Washington and that Kuk's is still there so that I might buy you a beer.
Since the fly in this post is about those annoying insects we encounter, it made me think of your yellow jacket fly and your story in the book of its unfortunate inspiration. Each fall, the Metolius down here in Oregon has its share of the nasty little buggers, and I plan to tie up a few of your yellow jackets and give them a go.
As a newcomer to the Pacific Northwest, I've lots to learn about its history and fisheries. Your stories have provided some great insights into your part of the world. The UC is certainly a unique fishery and appreciate you sharing your experiences with us all.
I hope to someday see that part of Washington and that Kuk's is still there so that I might buy you a beer.
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Beautifully dressed fly. During summer Maine has an abundance of deer flies. I will be tying a few of these to take to our local streams. Well done.
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That ain't too ugly.
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The fuzzy body might attract some bubbles...
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* chuckle *
swellcat - you are a master of understatement (wink/smile)
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