I like that fly, it looks like it would be very effective, thanks for posting.

That's a nice looking fly!

I like that fly Ray, cool rib. I've never tried Kit Muskrat, whats the difference between that and the mature?

Just playing

Hook; Allen W502BL #14
Abdomen; White Silk
Thorax; Tan Hairs Mask
Tag; Red Silk
Hackle; Hen Bobwhite

What are canvasback scraps? The hackle looks great.

The original pattern called for the gray hen, I had some leftover Canvesback duck flank cuttings that were skattered on my tying bench, instead of throwing them out I used them instead, I know I wasn't very clear. Gartside used Ringneck ...

Hook; Allen W502BL
Thread; Veevus Black 12/0
Body; Gray Squirrel, the original used gray wool
Wing; Amherst Pheasant aftershaft
Hackle; Gray Hen
Tail; same as Hackle, I used Canvasback scraps



Sorry for the wing.

What is the intended target for your pattern? Looks like it might be a handy Steelhead pattern?

I've had good luck with this type pattern on our Brookies and Landlocks.

Golly that's pretty! Where did you get Canvasback Wing's? Did you harvest them yourself?

I keep my eyes open on the net and ...

Hook; Allen S402 BL #12
Tail; Woodduck
Abdomen; Australian Possum
Thorax; Marigold Seal
Hackle; Ginger Hen behind Canvasback Wing Cover
Thread; Brown 12/0 Veevus

Nice Fly, its funny I was just playing gray silk dubbing on yellow silk thread.

Question - How do you like the Allen hooks? I have not tried them yet and was wondering if you could give some feedback.
I just started using them, for the most part they seem nice, real sharp, good price. The wet fly hooks seem plenty strong enough but the dry's seem a little on the light side, I ...