Greenwells Antique Seal 1270

[William Anderson]

Greenwell's Antique Seal 1270

Hook: Daiichi 1270 #16
Thread: Pearsall's Gossamer Silk - Antique Gold
Hackle: Greenwell's Hen Hackle
Body: Silk with Cinnamon Seal inserted in split thread.





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[flyfishwithme]

Yep, that'll slay them. Very nice.

[michaelgmcgraw]

Nice, I like it!

[tie2fish]

Bring some of those to Roscoe, william; the sulphurs should be starting to show up, and this will really interest them.

[letumgo]

Roscoe trip is only 1 month 11 days away...Yes, I'm excited!!! Watch out fish, Willam is coming prepared...

[hankaye]

Dub-ya, Howdy;

Great lookin' fly Dub-ya, the fish whisper your name,
for to say it aloud may mean certian banishment from the pool......

hank

[William Anderson]

Thanks everyone. Simple is simple and I like living in the space between flymphs and spiders. I feel like a few of these in a couple sizes and colors and that would be the end of my tying. But that's not how it works is it. I plan on using quite a bit more seal as I'm trying to understand its potential. I can see why most of Schwiebert's old patterns called for seal and polar bear. They just dance in the light. I just need to give these some field testing with varying amounts of seal. Maybe I'll single out a box and commit to it for a season. Reports to follow...2013.

Wayne how are you coming along with your seal patterns?

Hans, what is your appraisal of patterns tied with seal or snowshoe vs cdc? Just curious.

I know where Jim stands. No further inquiries required.

w

[DUBBN]

William, good memory sir.
I incorporated the Seal in a few large Caddis Patterns. Size 8 in preperation for high runoff.

[William Anderson]

Wayne, you really nailed that one. Bring on the caddis. I looked at tying some in larval and pupa forms just for fun. The life in the body you've tied would be a nice attribute with any of these flies. Well done.

w

[Kelly L.]

The fly is a fishing standard, or should be. Loved it.