flytire 0 Report post Posted March 19 Knights Templar Hook - Wet fly Thread - White under floss, black head Tail - Married black and white duck/goose quill Body - Scarlet floss ribbed gold tinsel Hackle - White Wing - Married black and white duck/goose quill Wet Flies - Ken Sawada Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruce Derington 0 Report post Posted March 19 14 hours ago, Heff2 said: Thx Bruce, that face-on example was especially helpful. The spectacular collection behind continues to amaze. You must have razor blades on subscription. I’m starting to understand when to; wrap, stack, spin, pinch, fold, push or trim the deer hair. Balancing the colours is truly an art, anticipating the impact of thread torque on different types of hair is a little tricky but I doubt a pike cares much about colour symmetry. Here’s another round of practice from the vice tonite. Now that’s what I’m talking about! You got it now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heff2 0 Report post Posted March 19 Thx Bruce, I was pleased with that one too. I found an old Dave Whitlock Article about the Dahlberg diver that does a great job explaining both the making and fishing of these flies, should any one be interested Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fruitrollup 0 Report post Posted March 20 Nice Knights Templar fly, such crisp lines. Well done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted March 20 Fiery Dragon Hook- Wet Fly Thread - White under floss, black head Tag - Flat gold tinsel Tail - Yellow hackle fibers Ribbing - Flat gold tinsel Body - Yellow floss Hackle - Green Wing - Married gray and green goose/duck quill with a thin yellow stripe Wet Flies - Ken Sawada Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caddis16 0 Report post Posted March 20 Whiting CDL hen. Wow. Big feathers mean big soft hackles. These are #8 3366, holographic tinsel, hare's ear mixed with a wee bit red wool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heff2 0 Report post Posted March 22 Whitlock-Dahlberg Frog Found this pattern in the Whitlock article. I took his tip and left the collar long so I can adjust in field. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruce Derington 0 Report post Posted March 23 Your on a roll Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niveker 0 Report post Posted March 23 11 hours ago, Bruce Derington said: Your on a roll Indeed, very much enjoy seeing your deer hair work @Heff2 Beautiful married wings @flytire Where do you get such quality quills? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarrellP 0 Report post Posted March 23 You guys are stepping it up this month. Great flies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruce Derington 0 Report post Posted March 24 More mice, 4/0 ; 1/0 ; #1 Belly is natural white, top is Mule deer with moose mane whiskers and mono eyes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RickZieger 0 Report post Posted March 24 Very impressive Bruce. Rick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnyquahog 0 Report post Posted March 24 Beautiful. Looks like you have a mouse factory going on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heff2 0 Report post Posted March 24 Nice Mice! How do you avoid clipping the whiskers when trimming? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
