Skill Builder Series Final Round

[fishingbobnelson 0]

Henrik,

Thanks for the review, the pattern I used did not call for a tail or a shuck, so I did not include one. However I think it might add to the pattern. Thorax is Peacock, agreed it could be a little longer and heavier. Thanks for the pointers on hackleing, I don't tie many parachutes so I can use all the help I can get.

 

Tight Lines,

Bob

[Henrik Thomsen (DK) 0]

...Thanks for the review, the pattern I used did not call for a tail or a shuck, so I did not include one. ...

Thought it, therefor I put the :-P behind it... was not ment as anything but a joke. However writing texts with smiles of irony and a bit of dark humor is hard ;-)

 

Have fun

/H

[Li'lDave 0]

Henrik.

I'm very inexperienced with this tie, and really appreciate the feedback. I think I've come a long way since my previous attempts but I think the critique you've given will help take them just a little further.

I'm interesting in figuring out how to get my dubbing tight, but I think that will come with practise.

 

Also. BB, Bring on next year if it continues, and while I won't be able to commit to the whole series, I'd be more than happy to fill in the odd gap as needed.

 

Thanks again for letting play out this last one.

[Henrik Thomsen (DK) 0]

I'm interesting in figuring out how to get my dubbing tight, but I think that will come with practise.

 

Use less dubbing and more "force" when wrapping. And then as you write... Practise. :-)

 

H

[vicrider 0]

Dave, don't know what you're using but for small flies consider a plastic box of Superfine Dubbing. All the basic insect colors will be there and nothing is easier to work with IMO. I have really finally grown to realize how little you need for these small flies. A wisp of dubbing, slightly wet fingers, spin tight. I still find myself using half of what I think I'll need and pulling some of when getting to post.

[Li'lDave 0]

Thanks mate. I use something called possum dubbing for dries. And am still figuring out just how little I need....

[Henrik Thomsen (DK) 0]

Dave,

When you find out.. Try use half of that. ;-)