I think this is a size 24. I cant imaging trying to use it.

here is my solution from a few years ago. I cut a few rounds from a solid surface material from a bathroom remodel.
I recessed the center to hold the bobbin. it works well.

Beautiful fly Bill, this is what I think of when I see it. this guy was on the side of my cottage when I woke up one morning last spring/summer

Dave

Great flies Mike. they will get the attention of the fishes for sure. I especially like the 2nd . By the way, there is a stream north of you that i decorated a few trees with my version.

Dave

Here's my take on this bug.

Burgundy thread
Grey Mole Body spun in a dubbing loop
Medium Blue Dun Hackle collar
Size 12 1X Wet Fly Hook


Grey mole?? One of your crew dig one up or hit one with a mower?


Ha! actually I had one of my guys setting traps in a customer's yard and before he left ...

Thanks for the recipe wayne!

Partsman wrote: Thu Mar 30, 2023 2:14 pm Love it, and since I’m a total newbie to flymphs and wet flies I like that for Hendricksons here in Michigan, any thoughts?
Mike.

Here is my pink thread version. May in Michigan is a great time for them. Even warmer April days

Dave

FlyFisherMann1955 wrote: Thu Mar 30, 2023 5:29 pm That is a wonderful picture of a beautiful fly! What did you use for the background?

Thanks- Ken

Ken, this is a piece of walnut a friend of mine gave me from trees taken down on his property before building his house. It made for a great Clark Block .
Dave

Mike, for sure . I also use one with mole and that pelt with a pink thread for the Hendrickson hatch.

Dave

Here's my take on this bug.

Burgundy thread
Grey Mole Body spun in a dubbing loop
Medium Blue Dun Hackle collar
Size 12 1X Wet Fly Hook