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Hook: Daiichi 1120 #16
Thread: Griffiths 14/0 Black
Hot Spot: Yellow Uni-Stretch
Abdomin: Natural Hemp Strand
Thorax: Duff from hackle
Hackle: Hen Saddle



I hadn't tried tying with hemp and wondered what it might do as a caddis larva type pattern, and needed a reason to play with some hot spot techniques. This is a hen saddle, strand of hemp from a three strand cord and uni-stretch yellow hot spot. After I took the pic I dropped the fly in a glass to see what it was like soaked and it does have a more natural, tannish tone. I'll give it another dunk and get a pic the next time I get the camera set-up out.

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I have some chamois that I have been tying Buckskin nymphs with. After seeing your pattern, I think I am using the wrong material. Great pic, and tye as usual sir!

Love the bugginess of this fly....looks alive! Great job!

Like the color of the hemp. Would be interested in seeing a pic of it wet.
Love tying with unusual materials or stuff found around the house.

Love tying with unusual materials or stuff found around the house

Nelly on the playlist and a Taco Bell right around the corner; life is good.

BTW, that must be a great looking skin--the genetic hen at my local shop is looking kind of "blah" these days.

Grubby, I like it!

Right on man. Groovy dressing! I really dig this one.

Killer fly!

That. Is. Awesome.
Very nice.