video - PMD Transition Flymph

[Hans Weilenmann]

PMD Transition Flymph
Hook: Wet fly hook #16
Weight/rib: Copper wire, bright
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, tobacco
Hackle: Hungarian partridge shoulder feather, one side stripped
Tail/abdomen: Pheasant tail barbs
Thorax: Camel or rabbit, pale yellow-cream

Video here - please view in HD, if able:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75cZi2B6PlY

Cheers,
Hans W

[letumgo]

Thanks Hans. I just finished watching this video. Nicely done.

[William Anderson]

Hans, this strikes all the right notes. That pinkish thorax and subtle partridge feather are just the thing.

w

[hankaye]

Hans, Howdy;

Dag-nabbit!
Wish you'd posted this about 10 days before you did. Oh, well .....
When I tyed mine up for the swap I didn't create an underbody of wire.
I only tyed it in and ran it to the tail end and wrapped as ribbing.
Dang I hate it when my usage allotment prevents me from viewing a video.
$0.25/kb is a bit steep for my taste. Just started a new cycle last night...
Thanks for posting this up, truly up to your usual impeccable standards.
Clearly, I still have an immense amount to learn.

hank

[Kelly L.]

Beautiful fly there Hans. I am quite drawn to it. Lovely.

[daringduffer]

Hans,

Just watched your video. I love that you also show when materials don't co-operate, without editing away, and am impressed by how you master your ugly, clumsy, trustworthy scissors. I envy your control.

How does camel compare to muskrat underfur regarding staple length? Donald posted about camel a couple of years ago but I don't remember any details.

dd

[Hans Weilenmann]

How does camel compare to muskrat underfur regarding staple length?

Longer staple. Think in terms of angora rabbit.

PS I love my ugly scissors - they are a natural extension of my hand

[daringduffer]

Angora staple length - thank you.

I think your Fiskars are a natural extension of your mind, mind you.

dd

[gingerdun]

Hans, the most interesting part of this little gem for me is the copper wire. Using a single piece both for a weighted underbody and for a rib is simple and brilliant.
Lance