Jasper Spider

[tie2fish]

I've wavered about posting this because it doesn't doesn't really "pop", but decided this morning that the simplicity itself is appealing enough.

Hook: Daiichi 1640, #12
Thread: Pearsall's Gossamer, Jasper
Hackle: Upper covert from wing of French partridge, one side stripped
Body: Thread, wrapped back flat (unwound) to minimize bulk, then touching turns forward wound tight

[letumgo]

I am glad you posted this fly. I am inspired by how skillfully you tyed this fly. It may seem like a simple fly, but looks are deceptive. The delicate hackling and the slenderness of the head are impressive. It is not easy to form such a slender head with Pearsall's, and a sparce dressing like this would reveal any flaw in technique. Best of all, this pattern with readily catch fish.

PS - I love jasper silk!

[redietz]

That fly pretty much defines "sparsely tied." Nicely executed.

[Soft-hackle]

'Nother good one.

Mark

[willowhead]

WOW that IS sparse......VERY well done. btw, you have a PM

Ray, the package came....................WWWWOOOOWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you......... incredable tying man.....

[daringduffer]

This fly makes my heart beat a lot faster.

Impressive!

dd

[Ruard]

I thought your other fly was sparse but this one...........!!

Greeting

[DOUGSDEN]

Tie2fish,
I like what Letumgo said in his post! You said it well Ray. That's what was going thru my brain. Unbelievable fly Tie2fish! Your photo's are turning out sharp and clear! Wonderful!
Dougsden

[hankaye]

tie2fish, Howdy;

...
even hard to type with my jaw on the table top.....

probably THE most elegant fly I've seen so far.....bar none!

[Otter]

Exceptionally well tied, a good example of sparse tying.