video - Shooting Star

[Hans Weilenmann]

Shooting Star
Hook: Grip 14723BL #14
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, black
Hackle: Ringneck pheasant neck feather
Body: Mole, natural
Hot spot: Golden pheasant tippets, dyed hot orange

And a video to go with the pattern - best viewed in HD

http://youtu.be/JPzlH6r7e8k

Cheers,
Hans W

[Izaak]

Thanks Hans! The pheasant feather looks nice, and two turns of it, which is about all it allows (?), is just right. It appears to be as simple as starling to work with and blue hackle tips look good.

[Kelly L.]

Loved the video Hans! You are on a roll, and I sure am enjoying the videos!

[Mataura mayfly]

Nice!
Simple yet elegant. Lack of any ribbing does not detract in any way. I like it..... heck it is one I might even be able to handle tying.... if I had any Mole or hot orange dyed tippet!
Wonder if local rat blue/ gunmetal grey fur could sub for Mole? At least then I would have two of the ingedients, to give it a "local" twist Pukeko hackle in place of the pheasant...... funny thing being the pheasant is one material I have plenty of!

Great video series Hans, I am really enjoying watching you at the vice.