Thanks Ron.
Vicki - Your question sent me back to my vice and I ended up tying a slightly different fly. See my White Silk & Silver fly. I love the look of the silver rib over the white silk. Thanks for the well placed question.
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- Sun Mar 20, 2011 4:18 pm
- Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
- Topic: Groused Peacock - White & Green
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4658
- Sun Mar 20, 2011 4:09 pm
- Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
- Topic: White Silk and Silver
- Replies: 5
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White Silk and Silver
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_5CUJvRCEjrE/TYZr8gX_HhI/AAAAAAAACKc/DGSf-FYFvKI/s800/White%20Silk%20and%20Silver.JPG Hook - Mustad Model R50U/Size 12 Thread - Pearsall's Gossamer Silk (White) Rib - Fine Silver Wire Abdomen - Pearsall's Gossamer Silk (White) Thorax - Peacock Herl (Natural Green) ...
- Sun Mar 20, 2011 2:40 pm
- Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
- Topic: Groused Peacock - White & Green
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4658
Re: Groused Peacock - White & Green
In this case I just wrapped it over the top of the tying thread. It won't be very durable, as is. I intended to counter wrap the tying thread over the top of the herl, but it broke off during my first wrap. The albino peacock herl is very delicate. For a fishing fly, I would recommend counter wrappi...
- Sun Mar 20, 2011 2:25 pm
- Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
- Topic: Groused Peacock - White & Green
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4658
Groused Peacock - White & Green
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_5CUJvRCEjrE/TYZT9_cp7hI/AAAAAAAACKA/wlzHOWUrGbw/s800/Groused%20Peacock%20-%20White%20and%20Green.JPG Hook - Mustad R50U/Size 12 Thread - Pearsall's Gossamer Silk (White) Tail/Body - Peacock Herl (Albino White) Thorax - Peacock Herl (Natural Green) Hackle - Ruffed ...
- Sun Mar 20, 2011 12:52 pm
- Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
- Topic: Coq de Leon and Olive 1550
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3256
Re: Coq de Leon and Olive 1550
William - If it is the true olive Gossamer, then the number is 16. I have a color chart that lists a few different shades (Olive = 16; Green = 18; Light Olive = 20). Unfortunately the chart does not have pictures of the silk for comparison. I think yours is No. 16, but I am not positive... WOW! That...
- Sat Mar 19, 2011 10:18 pm
- Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
- Topic: Dutch March Brown
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3019
Re: Dutch March Brown
I love this pattern! Simply beautiful.
- Sat Mar 19, 2011 3:15 pm
- Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
- Topic: Silver Mole and Starling
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4084
Re: Silver Mole and Starling
My oh my, those are handsome!
- Fri Mar 18, 2011 12:06 pm
- Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
- Topic: Amber, Mole and Starling
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5647
Re: Amber, Mole and Starling
Tired of them??? Hardly!!! I find them inspiring, William. Keep em coming, please...
- Fri Mar 18, 2011 12:03 pm
- Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
- Topic: Gold Hare and Hen
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2967
Re: Gold Hare and Hen
William - The double rib is brilliant! Have you done any variations with two different colors of wire? I think a dark/light combination would look attractive as well.
Superbly tyed, by the way. It would be impossible to hide any defects with such crisp photography. You set the bar VERY high.
Superbly tyed, by the way. It would be impossible to hide any defects with such crisp photography. You set the bar VERY high.
- Thu Mar 17, 2011 10:37 pm
- Forum: Tying Wingless Wets
- Topic: Presentation Flies
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8703
Re: Presentation Flies
I believe their attention to detail is directly proportional to their love of tying and fishing. I see that same passion displayed in the flies posted on this forum.