Golden Cinnamon

[Mataura mayfly]

Hook- Unknown 2XL #12
Thread- Sylco Golden Cinnamon
Tail- Single Golden Pheasant topping
Body/thorax- Australian possum belly fur
Hackle- Light brown hen

[letumgo]

Fan-damn-tastic! Wow, that is a pretty pattern. Keep 'Em coming. Great stuff.

[William Anderson]

Jeff, I'm really digging the overall proportions of this. Especially the taper of the body on such a long iron. Is the thread fairly thick, like a gossamer silk? Nice delicate bit of dubbing as well. Nice pattern and another killer pic. Keep these things coming.

w

[Mataura mayfly]

Thanks fellas. Didn't think it that special..... just goes to show ya

William, Dewhurst's Sylko (Australian manufacture sewing thread) is a heavier cotton thread. The label on the reel says 40 so I am guessing #40 denier? So it is heavy enough for tying but not far away from the Kinkame silks I picked up in San Francisco which are #50, probably equates out somewhere between #6 and #3 Uni-thread...... well it does in my mind!
The colour is D258 Golden Cinnamon. They state "Mercerised Cotton" and "Fast Dye" on the label, so I am guessing it is colour fast and just didn't get a quick dip!

I like it, even if it is a bit bulky and it is not fuzzy like a lot of sewing threads. For vintage stuff it is pretty strong as well. It was a popular thread in the 1950-60's with many a seamstress or home sewer.
The dubbing is possum belly which is very soft and golden/cream in colour- almost an amber of sorts.

[tie2fish]

A beautiful blend of colors and a "just right" hackle set.

[gingerdun]

Jeff,
Nice riff on a classic idea. Great colors, and perfect hackle. I especially like the jaunty tail. Attaching the whisks so the curl goes exactly in the right direction is always a challenge for me.

Lance

[gig]

My type of soft hackle, love it

[chase creek]

Very nice tie. love the muted colors and the sporty tail.
A winner Ought to work very well.

[Kelly L.]

Magnificent, the colors are gorgeous too.