eide 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2014 Hook: Mustad 94840 #14Thread: Sheer 14/0 BlackBody: Peacock, Whiting Hackle A simple but great midge pattern that I always bring with me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whatfly 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2014 We call them "Griffith's Gnats" on this side of the pond, although that version usually includes a gold wire rib . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2014 nice griffiths gnats but the "palmered" flies most likely predate the griffiths gnat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eide 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2014 Don't think the trout care much what we name it, it catches fish! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Istripbuggers 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2014 That's one I'm sure to bring with me as well, especially this time of year, except I tie 'em in 18 and smaller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gungner 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2014 This fly has caught me alot of fish! If you want to spice things up, tie it with red thread =) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheech 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2014 My Uncle Ken calls them Peacock Kings... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piker20 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2014 Yes gunger the red thread is a good variant. Also dyed herl. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crackaig 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2014 Traditionally in England the same role your fly plays is covered with the Double Badger. Recently I started tying this variation. Well you know what they say... Fools seldom differ! Cheers, C. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eide 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2014 Traditionally in England the same role your fly plays is covered with the Double Badger. Recently I started tying this variation.Petes Flees_0008-1.jpg Well you know what they say... Fools seldom differ! Cheers, C. I like that one! Will tie up some of those to test out for sure Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crackaig 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2014 Please let me know how you get on with them. A coat of varnish on tag and head makes the fly much more durable. The "red" here is UTC Fl Fire Orange. Cheers, C. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites