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White Silk and Silver
Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2011 4:09 pm
by letumgo
Hook - Mustad Model R50U/Size 12
Thread - Pearsall's Gossamer Silk (White)
Rib - Fine Silver Wire
Abdomen - Pearsall's Gossamer Silk (White)
Thorax - Peacock Herl (Natural Green)
Hackle - Hungarian Partridge Body Feather (Natural Gray)
Re: White Silk and Silver
Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 12:13 am
by hankaye
Ray, Howdy;
DANG .... I'd be afraid I'd get it dirty an get a whoopin for doin so..... That's one purdy fly...
hank
Re: White Silk and Silver
Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 7:40 am
by William Anderson
Ray, another very nice pattern. I would be torn between the two. This is more durable, but that peacock version was so nice. It would be a toss up between grouse and partridge, since you handled the partridge so nicely, but I like the warmth of grouse any day. This pattern just seemed to require the continuity of the grey partidge, which you've photographed like a champ. This is great.
w
BTW, I spent about 2 hours this weekend mixing, blending, sorting, blending more and playing with wool dubbing. The Peruvian silk is brilliant. Thanks for that. I just couldn't stop.
w
Re: White Silk and Silver
Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 7:49 am
by willowhead
Very beautiful Ray.....this is the first chance i've had to get.....(actually second chance on line), to the site in 6 days. Sowbug was TERRIFIC!!!!! We had a great show. Now we're in Souix City, Iowa.....gonna make Buffalo, WY. tonight. Take care.
Re: White Silk and Silver
Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 8:22 pm
by letumgo
William - glad to hear your having fun with the yarn.
Mark - did you manage to sell any of the donation flies at he show?
Re: White Silk and Silver
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 8:33 am
by tie2fish
The contrasts this creates are striking, and it is dressed impeccably. Really nice, Ray.