Hustler Flymph

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Re: Hustler Flymph

Post by UC Steve » Wed May 25, 2022 8:24 pm

Mike62 wrote: Wed May 25, 2022 3:59 pm
Ron Eagle Elk wrote: Wed May 25, 2022 2:42 pm
UC Steve wrote: Wed May 25, 2022 10:59 am

Thanks Ray. The hackle is natural welsumer brahma hen. Not dyed. What I love about the welsumer is that the barring is so distinct, & the brown coloration has a translucent glow. Order some chicks in the spring & by late fall you'll have it. Down to a partial cape so considering raising a few next season. If I do I'll save you one.
Uh, Steve, save one for Ray and one for me please. UC Steve's Hackle Farm. :twisted:

As an aside, I just tried finding Welsummer hens for sale near me and they are scarcer than the proverbial hens teeth this time of year.
Call Alvin Theriault, he may have something close; god knows he grows some strange stuff (by strange, I mean really cool).

Gorgeous pattern Steve!
Will do Mike. Ron, a neighbor ordered & raised some for me & they were nice. I'll ask her were she ordered from & post a link.
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Re: Hustler Flymph

Post by UC Steve » Wed May 25, 2022 9:18 pm

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Ron, here is the spinning tool. Coat hanger wire about 6" long, the crook is slightly open. With practice it can be spun fast, rolled between the palms, or it can be twirled with your fingers which is slower, but who's in a hurry? The price is right.
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Re: Hustler Flymph

Post by NightWatchman » Wed May 25, 2022 11:26 pm

Here is a picture of one of Steve’s Welsumer hen capes
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Re: Hustler Flymph

Post by letumgo » Thu May 26, 2022 1:47 am

Very nice!
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Re: Hustler Flymph

Post by Ron Eagle Elk » Thu May 26, 2022 3:00 pm

That's a gorgeous cape.
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Re: Hustler Flymph

Post by NightWatchman » Thu May 26, 2022 4:43 pm

I have the whole skin and it’s a very handsome bird with a
wealth of tying feather. This is a pic that was previously posted
by Steve.
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Re: Hustler Flymph

Post by Terrestrial12 » Fri May 27, 2022 6:03 am

That bird is stunning! So is the fly. I'm loving the translucent ginger on the side too! Btw what hook is that tied on?
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Re: Hustler Flymph

Post by NightWatchman » Fri May 27, 2022 9:39 am

UC Steve what harpoon did you use tying that beauty up!
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