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Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue ...

Hook: Vintage Mustad 3913B, Size #12 (something old, courtesy of william)
Thread: Pearsall's Gossamer #11A, scarlet
Hackle: Pukeko feather barb tips (something blue, courtesy of william and something borrowed, hackle technique courtesy of Hans' video)
Body: Dubbing brush of hare's poll and waxed Gossamer 11A thread (something new, Clark spinning block courtesy of Doug)

I like everything about this fly: hook, hackle, etc. Very nice, especially the blue feather.

All the best,
Tom

Bill - I love the fly, but it is the generosity by fellow forum members, which went into the making of this fly, which catches my attention. Kudos to you for a beautiful fly, and a tip of my cap to all your benefactors. Their generosity has benefited all of us, in this post. Thank you.

Another nice one!
You could call it a "league of nations" or "multi-culture fly". Feather from New Zealand, hackle method from Holland, block from America and tied there. Depending on where the Hare poll came from (England or Europe) you might be able to sneak another country in there.

Go fish it, it should work well for you.

Don't forget the silk from the UK, and rosin (in the wax) is probably from Canada.

letumgo wrote:Don't forget the silk from the UK, and rosin (in the wax) is probably from Canada.

You are right Ray..... then there is the hook.

I wonder just how many Nations one could roll into one fly? "All we need is a great big melting pot......."

Your patterns always amaze me Bill.

This is a great little fly. Love all the materials, and it should work well for you!

This is very nicely put together, Bill. You didn't waste anytime bringing to world together with this one. Time to teach the world to sing in perfect harmony and buy the world a Coke.