Snipe and Purple (fresh var.)

[Old Hat]

Dare I say "Improved"

No probably not. So we'll settle for "Fresh"
I took the idea of the snipe and purple, added a little UV peacock, and tied it like a Stewart's Spider.

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Hook: Gaelic Supreme Catskill Spider
Thread: Pearsall's silk, purple
Thorax: Spirit River UV dyed peacock, purple
Hackle: Snipe upper covert

[Mataura mayfly]

Carl, clever idea and may just be "the" variation the fish are looking for on a slow day.
Never underestimate the power of peacock....... nor UV for that matter.

[Old Hat]

I agree about the peacock, not sold on the UV yet.

[Old Hat]

I realized that the shot doesn't really show the style so here is a profile.

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[Roadkill]

Great looking interpretation Carl! What size are you tying it in?

[letumgo]

I'd consider this an improvement. I love how you shaped the body and wound the herl. Very insect-like profile. Handsome fly.

[Ron Eagle Elk]

Very nice, Carl. Real icing on the cake.

[Old Hat]

Thanks Guys.

Roadkill - I've been tying these on #16 and #14. This is on the #14.

[tie2fish]

I have a "thing" for purple on spiders, and this takes it to an even higher level. Kudos, Carl.

[Izaak]

Very nice. I'd tie that one on in a heartbeat.