partsman 0 Report post Posted January 5, 2023 Inspired by some absolutely beautiful tying on another website I had to try this pattern. While it is a simple fly like so many others for me the materials are a challenge to deal with. This fly is no exception to my rule, while it will fish I’m now absolutely committed to shoot for something better. The one material that was such a challenge was the body material which is raffia grass. It’s just a challenge for me, I also purchased a hen honey dun neck which is really very nice looking. Anyway I tied this one on size 14 dry fly hook, the thread is ephemera silk in primrose, honey dun for the tail, raffia from dettes fly shop for the body and honey dun for the hackle. thanks Mike. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScienceGuy141 0 Report post Posted January 5, 2023 Great looking fly! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niveker 0 Report post Posted January 5, 2023 Pretty fly, 2 hours ago, partsman said: Inspired by some absolutely beautiful tying on another website That guy is a true artist with a spool of thread, fur, and feathers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DFoster 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2023 Well done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mudfish620 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2023 Nicely done, sir! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarrellP 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2023 Beauty Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gene L 0 Report post Posted January 26, 2023 Nice. I needed an idea of a fly using raffia. What did you use for the tails? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
partsman 0 Report post Posted January 26, 2023 Thanks everyone, Gene I used hen honey dun for the tail also. If you don’t have a honey dun neck I think a pale ginger would work quite well. I found the raffia some what of a challenge as my old hands aren’t very steady anymore. Mike. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gene L 0 Report post Posted January 26, 2023 I did one last night, leaving off the fail. I wet the raffia before tying it on and it wasn't very difficult. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites