Beautiful fly. I have been trying to learn how to tie wings like this. In regard to Dougsden's comment concerning make sure to take the slips from the exact spot on the feathers. This has been an issue because even though I have purchased feathers that are "matched pairs" it doesn't appear...

Great looking fly.

Great looking fly.

Does it matter what type of thread you are using? I wax silk and use Sally Hanson on other threads.

Nice looking fly!

Great looking fly. Will tie some up to add to my box.

Interesting thread. After reading this conversation I happened to read Hidy's ISOFF Open Letter. On page 6 he states "To the best of my knowledge, the essential qualities that excite trout in an artificial fly that gives the illusion of an insect alive in the water are: Color, Undercolor, Natur...

Beautiful flies. Never seen flat wing flies before. For us novices could you please provide full recipes and tips for tying the flat wing. Thanks.

Sweet looking spiders.

Great looking fly.