Dark Watchet
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Dark Watchet
Hi folks, first post here - in fact first post anywhere for ages - I don't usually do the forum thing - but Roy from here recommended this forum to me, and if it is good enough for Roy, then it is good enough for me!
Really getting in to tying the classic soft hackled patterns now, and I've just got my Courtney Williams' Dictionary of Trout Flies.
I have just started the Dark Watchet pattern, and here is the 'Dark Watchet parade' (I photograph a few to at least show an attempt at consistency! ) :
And a 'portrait'
I welcome constructive criticism from those 'in the know'!
GlassJet
Really getting in to tying the classic soft hackled patterns now, and I've just got my Courtney Williams' Dictionary of Trout Flies.
I have just started the Dark Watchet pattern, and here is the 'Dark Watchet parade' (I photograph a few to at least show an attempt at consistency! ) :
And a 'portrait'
I welcome constructive criticism from those 'in the know'!
GlassJet
"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working." ~ Pablo Picasso 8)
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Re: Dark Watchet
Welcome aboard, GJ! Beautiful set of flies.
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Re: Dark Watchet
Beautiful flies and great photograpy!!
Re: Dark Watchet
Welcome...nice looking fly hatch! Thanks for contributing.
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Re: Dark Watchet
Great introduction! Keep 'em coming, GJ.
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Re: Dark Watchet
Thanks for the kind comments!
That orange is from some Pearsall's I was lucky enough to pick up second hand in my local fly fishing shop btw. It is quite old I think - old enough to be wound on a wooden bobbin. Anyone know when Pearsall's changed from wood to plastic bobbins, out of interest?
I think the colour is softer than that bought today. Not sure whether that is just fading through age, or a result of a different dying process. Anyway, when it is gone it is gone, as they say...
GlassJet
That orange is from some Pearsall's I was lucky enough to pick up second hand in my local fly fishing shop btw. It is quite old I think - old enough to be wound on a wooden bobbin. Anyone know when Pearsall's changed from wood to plastic bobbins, out of interest?
I think the colour is softer than that bought today. Not sure whether that is just fading through age, or a result of a different dying process. Anyway, when it is gone it is gone, as they say...
GlassJet
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Re: Dark Watchet
Good work, Glassjet
welcome to the forum
cheers
Roy
welcome to the forum
cheers
Roy
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Re: Dark Watchet
Those are very nicely done. Beautiful bodies. I'm especially partial to that sparse use of dubbing. Those are nicely proportioned as well. Some will comment on the head size and tie off for a neater presentation, but those are flies you can be very proud of. Thanks for sharing those.
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Hi, Thanks for the comments, it's a weak point isn't it? I can see what you mean. I am always worried about snipping too close for fear of it unravelling when fishing! It has been known to happen... I think I tend to stray too much on this side of caution.William Anderson wrote:Some will comment on the head size and tie off for a neater presentation,
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I find it easier with the synthetic, finer threads...
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Re: Dark Watchet
For what it's worth, I've taken to using a razor blade to cut off the thread after finishing the head. It seems to provide a closer job with less thread tension required.
Some of the same morons who throw their trash around in National parks also vote. That alone would explain the state of American politics. ~ John Gierach, "Still Life with Brook Trout"