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I finally found a hen pheasant skin and thought I would post a simple little soft hackle I tied with it. I can't seem to post photos here, so click on the link for a look. Thanks.

http://www.flytyingforum.com/index.php?showtopic=66827

Sharp lookin' fly, those hackles look pretty good.
I bet I could annoy some Brookies with that one.

JohnP wrote:I finally found a hen pheasant skin and thought I would post a simple little soft hackle I tied with it. I can't seem to post photos here, so click on the link for a look. Thanks.

http://www.flytyingforum.com/index.php?showtopic=66827

There you go John!

You tie great flys John! That hen pheasant you are using is quite impressive.

Thanks Wayne. I went back in and nipped the thread a little closer after I saw the enlarged photo. Amazing how photos highlight flaws.

John, this is such a nice Hare's ear pattern. I don't have a hen pheasant skin, but the richness of that hackle is compelling. beautifully done. What is your tying technique to achieve the body? This is a nice fly on several levels. Thanks for sharing it.

w

William Anderson wrote:John, this is such a nice Hare's ear pattern. I don't have a hen pheasant skin, but the richness of that hackle is compelling. beautifully done. What is your tying technique to achieve the body? This is a nice fly on several levels. Thanks for sharing it.

w

Thanks for the kind words. The body is hare's ear plucked directly from the ears and then touch-dubbed on a well-waxed thread. The hackle was tied in by the tip and then folded over. There are lots of nice feathers on a hen pheasant. My poor photo skills don't do it justice.

It certainly does. The quality of the fly and the nature of the materials are crystal clear. Its very helpful.

Loved it!

This pattern is officially fish-approved.