ISUTroutBum 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2014 Hi All: This is (obviously) similar to a number of different Dee flies, but my daughter named it the 'Blue Skipper'. So . . . I guess it is called a 'Blue Skipper'. The rear wing looks messed up, but it is just because I laid the fly on its side. Comments or critiques are more than welcome. Best, ISU Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyFishin'Jam 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2014 Pretty nicely done, they are a fun tie huh!? Only things i could suggest is maybe less hackle, perhaps strip one side and to tie on a longer hook, otherwise tasty! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ISUTroutBum 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2014 Thanks, Jam. I appreciate the comments. I thought the same about the hackle. The marabou that I have is pretty webby, so it came off bulkier than I'd have liked, even though I did strip one side. I think it would be better served to be hackled w/pheasant rump. I'll probably give that a shot next go-round. Thanks again! Best, ISU Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ISUTroutBum 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2014 Here is a Skagit Mist-esque Dee that I tied up today. This the first time I've tied this pattern w/Dee wings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyFishin'Jam 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2014 Nice! Looks like you have the wing mount and everything else sorted now all you need to do is just tighten a few elements up like the gp crest tail. A longer hook would make life easier with this and the pattern will have more flow. Good job on the hackle! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ISUTroutBum 0 Report post Posted February 14, 2014 Thanks so much for the input Jam. I appreciate it. I tied a few more yesterday on 1/0 Partridge CS's. They came out a bit better. I also tied up a few Mist-esque flies w/Cashmere Goat wings (I love the stuff . . . it looks so sexy in the water!).Again, thanks so much for the input!!Best,CWI Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyFishin'Jam 0 Report post Posted February 14, 2014 Nice! Just thought i would drop this link in here, some fine examples of dee's and more, just scroll down and enjoy! http://www.feathersfliesandphantoms.co.uk/akroyd_12.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ISUTroutBum 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2014 Great! Thank you very much! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites