The crimson caught my eye, followed closely by the olive.

Looks like it will take about 3 to 4 weeks to get it built and in my hands. will let you know how it casts.

I'm not sure what the action is on the 10 foot rods. I'm hoping for a bit soft, but I'll see after I get it.

Great fly, Hans, but will it show up on the Fishy radar?

On another thread there was some discussion about using long rods and short line for fishing spiders (ala Mike Conner). I called Global Dorber about the price of a finished 10 footer. The 4 weight, including tube and sock is $135, finished. I imagine the other weights would about the same. The blank...

Pheasant Tail Spider
Hook: Daiichi 1640 size 14
Thread: Danville 6/0 Black
Rib: Copper wire
Body: Three PT Fibers
Hackle: Furnace Hen.

Greart Swap Casey.

Add another vote for the second fly.

I agree, very well run swap. Hans, your photos even make my fly look pretty good. Excellent photos as usual.

Hah, buying fly tying material under the guise of "eating healthy". Wonderful ploy.

Dorber also sells finished rods in the 10 foot 1-4 wgts. They just haven't put them on the web site. I'm going to call them Monday for a price on the finished rod, will let you know when I find out. A 10 foot 2 pice rod has a really long rod tube, glad I drive a small SUV.