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The Gosling is a traditional Irish lough pattern - with a proven track record on the lough - but should not be overlooked as a river pattern for Atlantic salmon.



Gosling
Hook: Grip 14723BL #8
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, black
Hackle 1: Mallard breast feather
Hackle 2: Saddle hackle, dyed hot orange
Rib: Oval, gold
Tail: Cock pheasant tail barbs
Body: Seal's fur, dyed amber (or substitute) - in split thread

Video here - please view in HD, if able:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFhr71o2Q1g

Cheers,
Hans W

I love the Irish flies. Great job Hans.

I too have a soft spot for the Irish Lough patterns, nice depiction here Hans.
My favourite spot in the video was when the thread refused somewhat to split, thus proving perhaps you were once a mortal like the rest of us!

Hans, Howdy;

Very nice example of a lough fly!
A question, if I may ... When you were turning the first
(Orange), hackle, it appeared that you were not using a side
against the hook, rather you were wrapping it with the outside
of the hackle's shaft (with barbs pointing towards both the eye
and the bend), against the hooks shank to give it the shaggy
appearance ... , ???? Or do I need a fresh prescription?

hank

Hank, at times the stem shape just forces this awkward behavior. No matter, it still gets sorted and made to behave

Cheers,
Hans W

Hans, Howdy;

Thanks for the clarification. So, next time I get an
unruly hackle I'll just keep going instead of allowing
it some free headspace rental property ( ) ...

hank

hankaye wrote:Hans, Howdy;

Thanks for the clarification. So, next time I get an
unruly hackle I'll just keep going instead of allowing
it some free headspace rental property ( ) ...

hank

Now now, do not misconscrue my words. Crowding the head is never a good thing, but then as I wrap hackle towards the bend, that is not a challenge I have to overcome

Cheers,
Hans W

Hans, Howdy;

The "headspace" I was referring to is that which lies between my ears.
I sometimes forget that vernacular can become lost in translation, even with
someone whose mastery of English is superb, as yours is. Our Americanized
brand does have some awkward twists and turns...
I still am working on my crowding the eye problem, sometimes good, sometimes
not so good...

hank

Beautiful Hans. One of my favorite Salmon patterns.