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Re: A Wee Celtic Ginger
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2020 8:43 pm
by Fishnkilts
I have a pheasant skin that I tried to use, but the hackle was too long. No matter where I pulled the feather from. But I now learned how to work with that, and now I know what to tie.
The claret and the peacock look brilliant together.
Re: A Wee Celtic Ginger
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2020 8:08 pm
by bocast
Great pattern, great tie! Love both the colors and the proportions. Now where's my claret silk....
Re: A Wee Celtic Ginger
Posted: Mon May 04, 2020 12:48 pm
by Ron Eagle Elk
Hay, Ray,
I had a go at this beauty. Mine isn't so pretty. Probably over hackled and I think the thorax is too short. Your thoughts please.
Re: A Wee Celtic Ginger
Posted: Mon May 04, 2020 8:30 pm
by letumgo
Ron,
I'm happy you gave these a try. I love the look of the open spiral rib, and the overall profile. The ringneck hackle is a bit stiffer than other game birds. I'm still trying to figure out the best way to shape the collars, when using it. I tend to tye in the feathers by the stem and wrap backwards, but may get better results by using a 'tip-tyed" method. How did you do yours?
What make hooks is that? Very cool iron.
Re: A Wee Celtic Ginger
Posted: Tue May 05, 2020 6:24 am
by Ron Eagle Elk
Ray, Tied in by the stem and wrapped back on the hackle. I do most of my hackle that way. The hook is a Daiichi 1130. The wire is a bit light, but it should fish well in the top 12 inches or so of the water column. I am a sucker for all things claret, one of my favorite colors.
Re: A Wee Celtic Ginger
Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2020 5:01 pm
by jcwillow777
Beautiful Ray, and excellent photos too!
Re: A Wee Celtic Ginger
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2020 8:46 am
by mooney4
Wonderful pattern!! I too have a pheasant skin that I'm always looking for patterns to use those feathers. I'll be tying up a few of these babies!!! Thanx!!
Re: A Wee Celtic Ginger
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2020 12:15 pm
by upstatetrout
Very nice Ray!
Tom