Beautiful fly, Norm, but now I keep hearing Lawrence Welk and his champagne music. A one and a two.

I favor primrose Pearsall's Gossamer. Sometimes I wax it with dark cobbler's wax, sometimes I don't. Effective fly either way. I usually tie it on a size 14 1XS hook like a Daiichi 1640.

Nicely done, especially at size 18.

Ron - Me too. :D ;) I found starling to be much more delicate than hen hackle. If I tried to muscle it around I would inadvertently break it off. Hen hackle is stronger, so it is a little more forgiving. Starling feathers have such delicate stems, they require a light touch. I had to switch to my l...

Really nice, Ray. So, if the wing lays flat it's a hen wing and if it's on edge it's Glanhros? Brilliant dressing. Peacock and starling are two favorite materials. Every time I see that vise, I smile.

letumgo wrote: ↑Sun Jan 28, 2024 5:19 am Ron - I think this is the post you were referencing.

Thanks, Ray. Perfect.

letumgo wrote: ↑Sun Jan 28, 2024 5:21 am Ron - Is this the reference you’re referring to?

LINK: viewtopic.php?f=22&t=8416

That's the one. Thank you, Ray. I bookmarked it so I can find it again.

I don't remember where I saw it (I'm old, gimme a break), but someone did a nice photo story of silk colors, both wet and dry, and waxed and not waxed. Wish I could remember where that was. Knowing the color shifts helps immensely.

Thank you, Norm. When I started to check on it, I discovered my library was short a book. Much appreciated.

My $22 copy of "The Book" arrived today. I don't think it's ever been read. There is some slight damage to the paper cover, but the spine is still stiff, as if it's never been opened. Seems like someone bought it and stuck it on a shelf. It's in much better shape than my $50 copy.