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Daunting for old eyes and not-so-steady hands ...

Hook: Mustad 94840, Size #22
Thread: Sheer 14/0, black
Hackle: Neck feather from Gambel's quail
Rib: XX-Fine silver wire
Body: Thread wraps

A 22? Are you kidding me? Who ties and fishes something that small? Okay, over my shock now. At first glance at the photo I thought "Nice looking fly, well executed". But, dang, it's a size 22. A fly that small, dressed that well isn't just well executed, it's a bloody miracle. Well done!

What Ron said X2. I will try my hand at that someday.

Superb!

A pic from the bleechers. Definately not in your league Bill.

Gamble and Gray size 22



You are a wonderful tier Bill.

I'm always amazed at how anyone can tie that small. I've tried, but with size 4/0 fingers. It's not a pretty sight, but I'm sure is a great source of amusement for the fish.
That would be a very good tie on a #12 hook, very clean and crisp.

t2f, Howdy;

Nice bitty fly...
I don't have any of the fancy birds so I'm going to check out
the few Starling sking that I have ... I know I'll find some
tiny feathers on them ...

Just need to work up the nerves to attempt it...

hank

Starling will certainly work just as well, Hank. It has been a soft hackle staple for small flies for a long, long time.

This quail is kicking my butt! I have broken so many feathers in the past hour.

This is the best I can do Bill. Thanks for the inspiration.

Quail can be a pain to work with, I have a valley quail skin and you really have to treat it with respect while wrapping.