The challenge thread!

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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. 

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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.

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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!

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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! 

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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?

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Sounds fun I’m in I can’t go back do whites the next fly

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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.  

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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.   

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Next up: rabbit's foot emerger - color of your choice

[Woodenlegs 0]

Snowshoe Rabbit emerger

[niveker 0]

LOL - you kill me.  

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Next up Parachute Adams

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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.

 

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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!

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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.