Fourth Annual Evolution Swap

[netabrookie 0]

I have had this on my mind all day and have tossed a zillion versions around in my pea brain, but I think I will just keep it simple with only a minor change from Fishingbobnelson's pattern. Since I am eliminating any goose or gander components I can't think of a catchy name to continue the play on Sharon's original pattern so I will call this one the "Quilled Grizzly Duck" if that's OK with everyone.

 

hook- size 14 dry

tail- yellow grizzly hackle fibers

body- ginger quill

wing- lemon wood duck flank (or wood duck imitation if I don't have enough of the real thing)

hackle- brown and grizzly dry hackle

 

I know that I said I would bat one out of the park but I think I only put it down the third base line for a single...

If I am wrong and have goofed up by misunderstanding the rules then let me know and I will change something to conform

Thank for hosting Rockworm

[rockworm 0]

Netabrookie- Your Quilled Grizzly Duck works for me. Now lets see what djtrout can do with it.

[djtrout 0]

OK I'm up. Will figure it out tomorrow and post by evening!

[Sjo 0]

i would be very pleased and honoured to join again!

 

Sjo

[rockworm 0]

We would be even more pleased to have you. Welcome back!

[rockworm 0]

Since I am eliminating any goose or gander components I can't think of a catchy name to continue the play on Sharon's original pattern so I will call this one the "Quilled Grizzly Duck" if that's OK with everyone.

 

Just a reminder to all: Your job is to mutate the fly of the swapper immediately preceding you. And base the name of your mutant on the name of the preceding one. You can effectively ignore the names of the earlier flies and the materials comprising them.

[djtrout 0]

Here it is:

 

Grilled CDC (evolution of GRizzly quILL and drop the duck)

 

hook: size 14 dry

tail: yellow grizzly hackle fibers

body: ginger quill

wing: pale yellow CDC

hackle: brown and grizzly dry hackle

[rockworm 0]

Cute name DJ! Depending upon how the wings are tyed the last 4 creations all sound like they could be excellent matches for the Yellow Mays (Stenonema spp) hatches which occur around here most of the summer.

 

Next batter: mybadhabit.

[bertgwen 0]

_{If that number 11 is spot is still open I'll take it.}

 

_robert

[rockworm 0]

It's yours Robert. Only one spot left!

[DavidHE 0]

I am intrigued. This swap looks very interesting. This will undoubtedly push me a bit, that's half the fun in tying. I'd like to join if you'll have me.

[professori 0]

Still room? I'm in if there is.

[rockworm 0]

DavidHE gets the last official spot.

 

Gary- would you care to be supernumerary (in case someone bails)?

[professori 0]

I'd be glad to, so if any of you are having second thoughts, just let go, let go. I'll try to do you proud.

[mybadhabit 0]

Since I've never really done quill bodies I gonna go with some Tazmanian Possum for the body.

 

Grilled Possum

 

hook: size 14 dry

tail: yellow grizzly hackle fibers

body: Tasmanian possum hair

wing: pale yellow CDC

hackle: brown and grizzly dry hackle