I was totally expecting this fly to be mounted on a green olive

Very! nice fly.

fran

If I am looking to a fly pattern for it's content and technique, a crisp clear photograph of the fly without background distractions in my opinion is the best way to view such. To do that well is an art in itself. A well tied fly is a work of art. On the other hand, flies presented in a unique and i...

Trout Smarties

I also am an artist and I suppose one could say a colorholic I work in various mediums and have also done fabric dying. As has been indicated by other posters, you will find there are inconsistencies between companies colors and I find this so particularly with burnt sienna.I think your best directi...