Hey Mike, The rules are different in England than in the States . You can pick up roadkill over there but here you cannot even possess feathers from protected birds pieces. Some of the materials Rob Smith uses are from collections from years past which is OK. You can purchase duck feathers such as M...

Another classic pattern .
Well done Tom.

Lou

This book is mostly pictures of winged wet fly patterns . Flies tied by Gertrude Werbrouck and written by Dale A. Darling, Published 2016. If you like full dressed winged wet flies with an artistic flair this is right up your alley. Disclaimer, many feathers used by Geert are protected species here ...

Good use of materials and tools.
Well done!

Lou

Classic pattern !
Well done Tom

Lou

You can subitute hen pheasant feathers for many soft hackle patterns.
Our late friend Alan ( small stream reflections) did it all the time.

Lou

Great post Wayne !
New materials, new flies and new techniques .
Well done !

Lou

Nice blend of materials on a classic hook.
Well done !

Have fun with your new toys (tools) !

Lou

Darrell,
Great tie. Very popular pattern out here in the Pacific Northwest.

Lou