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by Partsman
Thu Dec 30, 2021 8:29 pm
Forum: Tying Wingless Wets
Topic: BWO
Replies: 24
Views: 8060

Re: BWO

Very cool, thanks for the pics!
Mike.
by Partsman
Wed Dec 29, 2021 11:25 am
Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
Topic: Brahma hen capes
Replies: 3
Views: 1192

Re: Brahma hen capes

John, it was a badger medium dun, I’ve looked around on line at different fly shops and most are out of the whiting Brahma hen capes. On a good note I got some nice looking Collins hen sets from BRFS. So I’m able to start tying some more variety of flies.
Mike.
by Partsman
Tue Dec 28, 2021 5:18 pm
Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
Topic: Brahma hen capes
Replies: 3
Views: 1192

Brahma hen capes

Well I ordered a Brahma cape back in October from an fly shop in California, last month I called and was told to be patient, which I am . Just wondering is this a seasonal thing with this species? Is this part of the supply chain thing? I’m hoping to get it eventually and I really don’t care as long...
by Partsman
Sat Dec 18, 2021 2:24 pm
Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
Topic: Blue Winged Olive Soft Hackle
Replies: 8
Views: 1462

Re: Blue Winged Olive Soft Hackle

Very nice, I’d like to tie some for this spring here in Mi. How many wraps of the starling did you use, and did you use the the whole feather or strip one side.
Thanks, Mike.
by Partsman
Thu Dec 16, 2021 9:26 pm
Forum: Tying Wingless Wets
Topic: Hot spots
Replies: 11
Views: 3885

Re: Hot spots

While I’m not big on euro nymphing I have used the method and most of the nymphs I tied had a hot spot on the collar. The Frenchie with a pink color was very effective for me. I enjoy nymphing but my old shoulders just don’t hold up for long anymore, hence I for late fall and winter on my favorite s...
by Partsman
Wed Dec 08, 2021 8:58 pm
Forum: Soft Hackle Materials
Topic: Hen capes
Replies: 13
Views: 5064

Re: Hen capes

Thanks for the info John, I’ll be keeping a eye on Jim’s website.
Mike.
by Partsman
Sun Dec 05, 2021 3:02 pm
Forum: Tutorials / Step-by-Steps / Video Demos
Topic: Brown Hackle Peacock......
Replies: 13
Views: 5375

Re: Brown Hackle Peacock......

Thanks all for the invites, I’m learning a lot already and really enjoy the website. Yes John I’m that same partsman on trout nut which is another great site and I find your post there very helpful.
Thanks again Mike.
by Partsman
Sat Dec 04, 2021 5:56 pm
Forum: Tutorials / Step-by-Steps / Video Demos
Topic: Brown Hackle Peacock......
Replies: 13
Views: 5375

Re: Brown Hackle Peacock......

Dougsden, I’m a new guy here and my first post is thanking you for a great sbs! I will be sure to tie some of these up.
Thanks again, Mike.