Thank folks.

Those look incredible, Wayne. I don't know which one I like better so I guess I'll have to tie all three. on the middle descutes this week, the squirrel with red thread head was a top producer...my version is pretty close to your,,, using the spikes squirrel dubbing... Hello Wayne, For the Sulky Si...

Bazzer69 wrote: ↑Thu May 23, 2024 2:18 pm Dubbn, I also use a whitings 4b, but I understand some use cock hackle, what is your view on this?
Barry F

Unless it's a hackle on a Woolly Bugger, my wet patterns use hen or gamebird.

Very nice, Wayne. Squirrel is a favorite of mine. Two questions. Are you using a split thread technique with the squirrel? What is that rib? It has just a bit of flash, but nicely understated. Thank you Ron. For buggy patterns I would hate to be forced to pick between Haresmask and Squirrel . I tru...

Partridge with Tails

Size 14 Yellow softhackles. They are tied with over sized Mallard dyed Wood Duck flanks. They do not always turn out pretty, but I do enjoy tying and fishing them. https://i.postimg.cc/4dBs4WXB/20240522-080236.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/Gttr4v2r/20240522-081313.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/gj7p8rXh/202405...

Size 14 Squirrel wets. Light and Dark.
My region is in the middle of high water. Where I can find fishable water, these and the Muskrat have been working very well.

Heck yes!!!

Gorgeous ,Ron. You will do great with them!!

Holy moly!!! That is awesome that you did a side by side test on them. It never fails to amaze me that sometimes it's a tiny detail that can make a pattern produce.

Thank you for sharing your results.