Frank G. Swarner III 0 Report post Posted May 21, 2008 A little of this and a little of that to make the steelies take some of the time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Speyman1 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2008 Very nice ties Frank, Are you using rhea in the first one on the left ? the color palette is interesting, how did you come up with it? have these been productive for you or are you prototyping ? lots of questions, sorry, I'm the ever curious, Excellent work, Cheers, Speyman Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frank G. Swarner III 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2008 Yes, the first one on the left is glycerined Rhea so it looks a little different than regular rhea feather fibers. No real reason for the color selection, just having fun with what I have around. I haven't fished them but like how they look in the sink. I like putting a bright color near the hook point to give them something to key in on and aim for when they make their surprise attack. That's the reason for the different colors at the herl butt. Other than that, I like to show them something that they most likely haven't seen. Keep the questions coming!! No worries.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bud Guidry 0 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 these are exceptional frank, nice going Bud Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobfly 0 Report post Posted May 25, 2008 All nice Frank, specially like the one on the far right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willowhead 0 Report post Posted May 26, 2008 "and the hits just keep commin'".......................... great work Frank............. mark..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shezli 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2008 Nicely done! I love your flies. They look especially fishey to me. Those crazy ostrich hackles are awesome. S Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jens Lund Adamsen 0 Report post Posted May 28, 2008 A little of this and a little of that to make the steelies take some of the time. Hi Frank Nice flies I hope to be able to come up with something in the near future. A few ideas are on the drawingboard It will surely be a Spey fly using the feathers you sent me. regards Jens Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites