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Thank you, gentlefolk. Such a pretty pattern, I'll have to work on it a little more to do it justice. Thanks gadabout, for bringing it to my attention.

Spirit of Pittsford Mills Hook: dry #14 Thread: tan Wings: grizzly hen tips Tail: ginger hackle tip* Body: down from base of a wood duck feather Rib: barred ginger hackle, trimmed** Hackle: barred ginger hackle** * original calls for cream ginger hackle fibers ** original calls for cream ginger hackle

Spirit of Pittsford Mills Hook: dry fly Thread: tan Wings: grizzly hen tips Tail: CDL fibers* Body: downy fluff from base of a wood duck feather Rib: barred ginger hackle, trimmed** Hackle: barred ginger hackle** * original calls for cream ginger hackle fibers ** original calls for cream ginger hackle

LoL - oh boy, you guys are on a roll! I may have to post a fly just to knock it down a notch.

That guy lists some beautiful skins. Though I have not bought one of his partridge skins, I wouldn't hesitate to buy one of his without having it in hand, they look a lot better than most of the branded ones I've seen in store. BTW, I agree 100% with the substitution philosophy expressed above, but there is something special about a well marked partridge hackle

Nice, thanks for posting.

Purdy.

I picked up a few colors of his H20 flash, Northern flash for some kreelex style flies, some pearl bug back, H20 twist (his version of krystal flash), Artic ice and MTC yarn (tinsel chenille), and a few colors of his larger rubber legs. His prices are hard to beat, even without the sale. I seldom buy synthetic dubbing anymore, I've got so freaking much of it that I hardly use.

To build up a body or thorax, I will sometimes I dub over an area twice with a thin noodle of dubbing instead of one thick one. Dub forward, wind thread back through what you just dubbed, and dub again.

FYI - FTD has 30% off all items through March 9th. https://www.flytyersdungeon.com/index.htm

That is some serious craftsmanship

Yeah, neither would I. That bobbin holder is pretty cool.

You selling those, or giving them away?

Yeah, that is very nice.

Sometimes both, sometimes just one or the other, as often as not just good old spit.

Nice job on those. Love those Henryville Specials. Excellent choice on the challenge fly, never heard of it before, but like all Catskill style flies, it looks a treat.

Welcome to the site, It's hard to beat the feel of a nice fiberglass rod with an old click/pawl, IMO.

Welcome, and nice job on the fly. You'll quickly get a feel for thread tension, unless you really like threading bobbin holders. Whip finishing by hand or with a tool also quickly becomes second nature after a few flies. Using a few half hitches to finish the fly instead of whip finishing is another alternative, especially if you're using head cement. Enjoy the Sierras, post some photos.

Maybe talking about antler handled tools. Dressed Irons and Fischer Flies sells bodkins with deer antler handles.

Wow, some really excellent tying. Thanks all for posting.

I'm the cheapest bastard around. Get some grizzly Indian hen capes, 5-7 bucks a pop, a great deal considering the ridiculous 'genetic' prices. Get a couple. It helps if you can visit a store and pick through their stock.

Nice.

Ca c'est bon, tres bien. I didn't think you tied anything larger than #16.

Nice. A couple of real pretty rainbows, DF.

Very nice, both versions, but I much prefer the shaggy head. A pair of beauties right there. You do some great deer hair work.