Brahma & Herl (Weilenmann)

[Stendalen]

Got inspired (and ripped off) Hans Weilenmann´s flies (see http://traditionalflies.com/friends/wei ... aHerl.html

Here is my take

Hook: Kamasan B175 #12
Thread: Benecchi 12/0 ginger
Hackle: Whiting Brahma hen, dyed tan
Rib: Yellow floss
Tail: Whiting Brahma hen, dyed tan
Body: Ginger heron, two barbs

[William Anderson]

Martin, another beauty and such a cool pic. I get bored with myself falling into the trap of fine tuning my own proportional preferences and its a treat to see these wild-child soft-hackles with long hackles and longer tails. Nicely derived from Hans (who I miss very much - would be great to hear from him), but when I saw this fly I immediately thought of Alice Conba, who I know derives her style from a regional influence. It all goes around and you've taken great advange of it. Beautiful combination of materials and just the right punch with the lively nature of the extremities.

w

[tie2fish]

A lovely fly, Martin. The "long" hackle and tail barbs really appeal to me.

[lykos33]

Superb! I think Hans is probably one of the most copied tiers out there...whats the saying about "Imitation is the sincerest of flattery"...
Murray

[letumgo]

Martin - Your posts are always magnificent! Gorgeous results, for both the fly and the photos.

[Hans Weilenmann]

Hi Martin,

Very nicely done

I am with William - I also thought of Alice Conba's style and proportions.

Cheers,
Hans W

[Stendalen]

Thank you all!

Alice Conba is a new name for me, have to look her up. Any suggestions (books?)

Martin

[Hans Weilenmann]

Thank you all!

Alice Conba is a new name for me, have to look her up. Any suggestions (books?)

Martin

Try http://www.danica.com/flytier/aconba/aconba.htm

Cheers,
Hans W

[Stendalen]

Of course

I see your point now with the long hackle. Great tier!

Martin