niveker 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2023 Thanks @sandan, I meant the two bunches of hair from the same stack, butt and tips. Just came across Charlie's video, will watch it again before I make another attempt. I wasn't doing the consolidation wrap, I'll see if that helps. Thanks. 48 minutes ago, ScienceGuy141 said: I can give the missing link a try. Might have to swap the z-lon though unless I get to the fly shop today 👍 Looking forward to seeing yours. I was just using Aunt Lydia's in light gray for the wing, probably any sparkly synthetic yarn will do the trick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScienceGuy141 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2023 Mercer's Missing Link Hook: TMC 100 size 16 Thread: 70 denier utc - olive Abdomen: olive thread, epoxy over rib Rib: pearl krystal flash Thorax: black peacock ice dub Underwing: FTD congo hair - baitfish cream Wing: Elk (ended up not stacked as neatly as I'd like) Hackle: Collins hackle farm barred dun *pictures aren't as in focus as I thought. I'll see if I can upload better ones later. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandan 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2023 34 minutes ago, ScienceGuy141 said: Mercer's Missing Link Hook: TMC 100 size 16 Thread: 70 denier utc - olive Abdomen: olive thread, epoxy over rib Rib: pearl krystal flash Thorax: black peacock ice dub Underwing: FTD congo hair - baitfish cream Wing: Elk (ended up not stacked as neatly as I'd like) Hackle: Collins hackle farm barred dun *pictures aren't as in focus as I thought. I'll see if I can upload better ones later. Nice job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScienceGuy141 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2023 8 minutes ago, Sandan said: Nice job! Thanks! Its a pretty cool pattern. I really like it and ended up tying up a handful of them. Seems like a versatile pattern that in olive, gray, black, cream would cover a lot of bugs! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandan 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2023 16 minutes ago, ScienceGuy141 said: Thanks! Its a pretty cool pattern. I really like it and ended up tying up a handful of them. Seems like a versatile pattern that in olive, gray, black, cream would cover a lot of bugs! It sure is versatile. I always have some in my box in my vest. I might have missed it but what fly are you calling for the next challenge? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woodenlegs 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2023 Sounds fun I’m in I can’t go back do whites the next fly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niveker 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2023 1 hour ago, ScienceGuy141 said: Mercer's Missing Link Nice job, I like the color choice too. I attempted it twice last night before bed and both looked like poo. I'm gonna have to get it right though, as all who use it seem to have a high opinion of it, like @Sandan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niveker 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2023 1 hour ago, ScienceGuy141 said: Mercer's Missing Link Oh, yeah, you better name the next challenge, although @woodenlegs has probably already got it tied. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScienceGuy141 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2023 Next up: rabbit's foot emerger - color of your choice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woodenlegs 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2023 Snowshoe Rabbit emerger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niveker 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2023 LOL - you kill me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woodenlegs 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2023 Next up Parachute Adams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted January 25, 2023 Great! I’d have to go kill another rabbit. Never thought I’d need a rabbits foot. Got a HareEarMask. Crazy mat’l list for some stuff. Unlucky for the tibbar...Eating wife’s turnip patch. Not any hatches on my horizon so don’t tie many lil dry flies; I’ll pass. The “CaneCutter” was a little chewy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandan 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2023 53 minutes ago, denduke said: Great! I’d have to go kill another rabbit. Never thought I’d need a rabbits foot. Got a HareEarMask. Crazy mat’l list for some stuff. Unlucky for the tibbar...Eating wife’s turnip patch. Not any hatches on my horizon so don’t tie many lil dry flies; I’ll pass. The “CaneCutter” was a little chewy. looks good enough to eat! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niveker 0 Report post Posted January 26, 2023 4 minutes ago, cencalfly said: Parachute Adams Looks good, even the hackle, but I know what you mean. I struggle with wrapping parachutes too. A little scruff to the body is a plus in my book, and yours is certainly not overdone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites