FLYMPH FORUM

I know I know.... borderline case to apply for Wingless Wet status. Forgive me?



Leech Caper
Hook: Lightning Strike SN1 #10 (or equivalent 2X heavy, 2x long hook)
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, grey
Tail: Marten guard hair, tied short, and capercaillie fluey barbs overr
Body: Capercaillie philoplume, narrow black plastic ribbon from produce bag, twisted silver tinsel, all corded together
Wing: Marten guard hair
Collar: Cock capercaillie back rump feather

Cheers,
Hans W

I love it Hans, simply stunning!

I know I know.... borderline case to apply for Wingless Wet status. Forgive me?

I don't see the problem, when I squint real hard and look at the photo, I see a Wingless Wet.

Hans.....one would think, your forgiven.

Gorgeous fly!

Forgiven? Definitely! Wonderful fly, Hans.

Makes me want to find a capercaillie skin.

I don't think I've ever run across those feathers before. Sure would like some though!

Beautiful fly Hans, reminds me of a deluxe Gartside Soft Hackle, on of my favorites.

Both the male and the female Capercaillie have very nice feathers



Dragon Caper
Hook: Lightning Strike SN1 #10 (or equivalent 2X heavy, 2x long hook)
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, grey
Body: Capercaillie philoplume, narrow black plastic ribbon from produce bag, twisted silver tinsel, all corded together
Wing: Marten guard hair
Collar: Cock capercaillie back rump feather



Jack Sparrow
Hook: Partridge YK4A #12 (or equivalent scud hook)
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, grey
Hackle: Hen capercaillie rump feather
Tag: Polar flash, gold, and krystal flash, pearl, twisted
Tail: Hen capercaillie rump barbs
Abdomen: Polar flash, gold; krystal flash, pearl; Argentinean hare, light grey; twisted
Thorax: Hen capercaillie rump feather aftershaft and polarflash, gold, twisted



Lady Caper
Hook: Kamasan B175 #14
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, black
Hackle: Capercaillie hen breast feather barbs
Rib: Fine orange copper wire
Abdomen: Argentinean hare, light grey
Thorax: Argentinean hare, dark grey

Cheers,
Hans W

Absolutely stunning series of flies....LOVED THEM ALL!