FLYMPH FORUM

Too hot to fish around here, so it's time to create some fall patterns. Orange seems to work late in the year, and muskrat dubbing just seems like a good match for the dark dun hackle.

Hook: Daiichi 1640, #14
Thread: Pearsall's Gossamer, #19 Hot Orange
Hackle: Collins hen, iron dun
Body: Muskrat underfur twist dubbed on thread

Classically handsome fly Bill. It has a wonderful vintage quality. Nicely composed photo, too. The background compliments the coloration of the fly.

Note to self - add an iron dun Collins neck to my "need it" list...

Very nice looking fly. You must have had lots of "practice". I wish mine were this neat.

zen leecher wrote:Very nice looking fly. You must have had lots of "practice". I wish mine were this neat.

ditto

I gravitate to the fuller thorax at times myself. This is a great little combo. #19 should really glow through the muskrat. I'm looking forward to seeing this play out this fall.

Great tie!

That is a real beauty. There is almost a glowing sheen to the body that lends to a belief in the fish taking properties of this pattern.
Does help that it is extremely well executed and photographed.

Bill,
This pattern is insanely beautiful! You are right! Nothing says fall like something orange! I am sooo impressed with what you create! This one gets added to the "must do" list!
Doug

Bill,

I liked the looks so much of this fly that I copied it. Except I had to use a 3399A for the hook.

Beautifully done Bill. Has all the features of a classic.