smallieFanatic 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2009 SICK rocky!!!! Especially love the one on the bottom. rock on Jan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hans Weilenmann 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2009 Goldrush Hook: Partridge Salar #4 (gold) Thread: Uni-thread 8/0, lt. cahill Tail: Muskrat, guard hair and underfur - sparse Abdomen: UV Ice Dub, ginger Thorax: UV Ice Dub, brown Wing: Muskrat, guard hair and underfur - sparse Hackle: Hen, bright yellow, webby Cheers, Hans W Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hans Weilenmann 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2009 Drab Donald Hook: Partridge Salar #8 (black) Thread: Benecchi 12/0, olive Hackle: Hen, grizzly dyed dark olive - webby Body: UV Ice Dub, ginger; muskrat - mixed - in split thread Cheers, Hans W Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hans Weilenmann 0 Report post Posted August 13, 2009 Smoke Hook: Sprite Perfect International #10 Thread: Benecchi 12/0, grey Body/hackle: Whiting Bird Fur hackle, wrapped CDC&Elk style Wing: Muskrat guard hair and underfur - sparse Cheers, Hans W Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arkansas Mike 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2009 Hans Weilenmann is my hero. That "Smoke" is ethereal. Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smalltownfisherman 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2009 WOW Hans!! Those are spectacular!! Ever thought of joining any swaps? With your talent everyone would be honored to have you! gage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smallieFanatic 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2009 Really nice stuff hans Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hans Weilenmann 0 Report post Posted August 16, 2009 Unruly George Hook: Tiemco 2487G #12 Thread: Benecchi 12/0, grey Hackle: Ringneck pheasant church window feather - one side stripped Rib: Copper wire, fine Abdomen: Canada goose flight quill barb Thorax: Aftershaft from hackle feather - twisted around thread Note: Ringneck pheasant church window feathers must count among the most unruly for hackling. Kinda fun to 'joust' with ;-) Cheers, Hans W Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hans Weilenmann 0 Report post Posted August 16, 2009 Nestling Hook: Partridge Salar #8 (gold) Thread: Benecchi 12/0, grey Hackle: Ringneck pheasant breast feather, dark grey - one side stripped Abdomen: Canada goose flight quill barb Thorax: Aftershaft from hackle feather - twisted around thread Cheers, Hans W Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arkansas Mike 0 Report post Posted August 16, 2009 Again...two amazing flies, Hans. I think the "Nestling" just might be my favorite pattern that I've seen of yours. Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hans Weilenmann 0 Report post Posted August 16, 2009 Grey Shadow Hook: Partridge Salar #4 (black) Thread: Benecchi 12/0, grey Tail: Ringneck pheasant 'spey' feather barbs Body: UV Ice Dub, ginger; rabbit guardhair and underfur - mixed Body hackle: Ringneck pheasant 'spey' feather Wing: Heron, dark grey (or substitute) Cheers, Hans W Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hans Weilenmann 0 Report post Posted August 16, 2009 Tasty Morsel Hook: Sprite Perfect International #12 Thread: Benecchi 12/0, grey Body: UV Ice Dub, tan; rabbit, white - mixed Wing: Feather barbs, 'silver' Collar: Aftershaft feather, dark grey - twisted around thread Cheers, Hans W Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crawfly 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2009 I just tied up some streamers that should be getting salty as I type this ........ I tied some sz 4 leeches today and it was like tying dry flies after these ............ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thistle 0 Report post Posted August 22, 2009 Cdc soft hackle Dabbler Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hans Weilenmann 0 Report post Posted August 22, 2009 CDC&Elk Sculpin Hook: Partridge Barbless Ideal Nymph (BIN) #10 Thread: Benecchi 12/0, grey Weight (optional): Lead wire, front half of hook Body: CDC feather, natural - Type 1, CDC&Elk style Wing: Pine squirrel 'zonker' strip, chestnut - short Veiling: Deer hair - sparse Collar: Deer hair butts - short Head: Pine squirrel, chestnut Cheers, Hans W Share this post Link to post Share on other sites