Rhea Dun (PMD)

Post by **Old Hat** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 7:09 pm

Thread: pearsall's gossamer silk, primrose
Tail: medium dun genetic hen
Body: Rhea herl and thread twist
Hackle: honey dun hen

Post by **letumgo** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 7:37 pm

Graceful fly, Carl. I love the delicate color scheme. What make/model/size hook is this tyed on? Looks like a Mustad 3906, but I'm not positive.

Post by **Old Hat** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 11:07 pm

Yes, 3906, #14.

flyfishwithme · Post by **flyfishwithme** » Thu Mar 25, 2010 3:52 am

A fantastic looking fly.

I have also used Rhea on a March Brown soft hackle. I thought I had posted it some time ago but here it is again:

I tie the body the same as I would if I tied a Kites Imperial. Here is a close up:

Post by **Old Hat** » Sun Mar 28, 2010 10:46 pm

That is a great effect as well Philip. Are you ribbing the thread with the Rhea and counter wrapping with the wire?

Post by **willowhead** » Thu Nov 04, 2010 3:00 pm

Very nice Old Hat.....