Frank G. Swarner III 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2007 I like how you used the body material from the body sections and included it in the next ribbings....awesome. It must look amazing in the sunlight. Wouldn't mind seeing the other side too :devil: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Vestal 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2007 Matt, Outstanding. Simply outstanding. Now I know why you asked me if I could dye crests blue (and of course I can't so I miss out on the give away). Charlie Vestal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Boyer 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2007 Spectacular fly and stellar tying, Matt. :yahoo: Well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zip 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2007 Matt that is the most gorgeous thing I have ever seen!!!!The ribbing is insane!How did you do that?The wing and over-all flow of the fly is utterly amazing!Well done-Steven Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mfhughesjr 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2007 Absolutely gorgeous ... floss work, toppings, ribbing ... all spot on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leighs52 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2007 Absolutely stunning, Matt. I wouldn't dream of any critique, as I can't find anything to critique. The effect is amazing. Pretty doggone creative for one of those engineering types! :hyst: Leigh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flounder 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2007 Roy G. Biv, eat your heart out! Stem to stern, top to bottom, one heck of a tie. And one heck of a gift. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Inman 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2007 Thanks for the compliments! "Pretty doggone creative for one of those engineering types!" No Charlie, this one isn't coming your way it has been promised to someone else already. Kline, there will not be any more of these tied any time soon. I am tired of prepping crests for the near future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
letumgo 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2007 Matt - This fly is REMARKABLE. I was studying the body work and then realize that the rib color cascades down the body in progression with the floss colors. Masterfully tied from end to end. What an amazing gift you have made. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J.Z 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2007 i have to say, i like that one most of all your flies!!! Awsome!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Isonychia 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2007 :bugeyes: :bugeyes: :bugeyes: :bugeyes: :bugeyes: :bugeyes: Holy cow, Mr. Inman!!! That's -- that's -- gee, I don't think I can conjure the words it would take to decribe how stunningly beautiful I find this fly! I don't know how you did the rib, but I suspect it involved alchemy or black magic of some sort. From design to execution, this one is aces all the way! John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MiSt 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2007 That is one heck of a fly - just BEAUTIFULL man!!! :yahoo: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CapeBSalar 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2007 I'm just seeing this one now, WOW Matt, UNREAL! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishinfool7 0 Report post Posted December 30, 2007 I find this fly absolutely stunning. I have no idea how you were able to execute the body. I have to say that I, for one, am glad you took the time to ground yourself in the basics and pay your dues to learn the techniques and skills the way you so obviously have. Thanks for sharing this work of art. :bugeyes: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ephemerella 0 Report post Posted December 30, 2007 Stunning, Matt! Someday you can give us some insight as to how you build up a wing like that with all those gorgeous dyed crests. Just beautiful! What is the gut loop? Considering the size of the iron (9/0) it must be 3/8" nylon rope! -E Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
