steelprince 0 Report post Posted November 18, 2006 Anybody ever tie this fly from Helvie's "Steelhead Flytying Guide". The pattern's originated by Dec Hogan. mine looks nothing like the one in the pics. I did take some liberties with the dressing. The head is tragopan head feathers, the hackle is golden pheasant followed by a few wisps of dyed guniea, and the body is a mix of hot orange, flo. orange, and burnt orange angors. When I started tying the pattern all teh orange specified seemed to detract from the shellback feathers. Nonetehless I think it's fishable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Hard 0 Report post Posted November 18, 2006 Looks realy fishable!! Like it a lot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steelie 0 Report post Posted November 18, 2006 Good Day, I agree, looks fishable. however, regarding the comment of the orange vs. shellback. Perhaps a color that is more of a contrast on the shellback may present a more "eye appealing" look to you? Steelie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
