LeakyWaders 0 Report post Posted September 30, 2013 My newest project involves creating a big mess. Stacking deer hair. It's not something I'm very good at, but with a lot of patience and practice, it's slowly getting better. Let me know what you think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dcap240 0 Report post Posted September 30, 2013 They look good to me and I'll bet they will look good to the fish as well. You wanna meet some one who is not good at stacking or trimming deer hair I'm your man. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nick2011 0 Report post Posted September 30, 2013 Really nice looking flys, and well packed..hold onto your pole because your gonna rip some lips with those!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henrik Thomsen (DK) 0 Report post Posted September 30, 2013 Just one word: Wauh Very nice flies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted October 1, 2013 Very nice. Your patience has paid off with some of the tightest packed and stacked deer hair I've seen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheCream 0 Report post Posted October 1, 2013 Yeah that's mega tight. Good work. I wish mine looked that dense! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catmanclark 0 Report post Posted October 3, 2013 Truely, well packed flies.. any secrets? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryon Anderson 0 Report post Posted October 4, 2013 Very nice flies. Looks like you've found the secret to packing the hair super-tight. Are you using a SF Fugly Packer to do that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheCream 0 Report post Posted October 4, 2013 Did you steam these heads before trimming? I've read where some people do that, some don't. I'm yet to try steaming. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SILKHDH 0 Report post Posted October 4, 2013 You really did a good job. Nice tight packing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeakyWaders 0 Report post Posted October 4, 2013 Thanks everyone. Yes, I'm using the fugly packer. It's one good tool. No more pierced fingers! And no, I don't steam my flies. I probably will eventually, but right now I'm just trying to learn some different tricks and technique. The flies don't have to be perfect yet, since they're not worthy of a spot on the wall. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stippled Popper 0 Report post Posted October 4, 2013 Thanks everyone. Yes, I'm using the fugly packer. It's one good tool. No more pierced fingers! And no, I don't steam my flies. I probably will eventually, but right now I'm just trying to learn some different tricks and technique. The flies don't have to be perfect yet, since they're not worthy of a spot on the wall. Put on the wall or not as you will but many would be happy to eventually reach this level. Keep a few of the first ones and as you go along so you can assess your progress. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michaelray 0 Report post Posted October 15, 2013 Those look awesome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeakyWaders 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2013 I'm still working on them, and plan to continue straight through the winter. The more I tie these things, the more I realize just how gifted guys like Pat Cohen truly are. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruce Derington 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2013 You have most likely viewed Pat Cohens vids, you have it down pat! Keep playing around, I love working with deer hair and your work is great, here is a punk rocker i tied (pat cohen pattern) Lets see more Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
