Squirrel Soft Hackles

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Size 14 Squirrel wets. Light and Dark.
My region is in the middle of high water. Where I can find fishable water, these and the Muskrat have been working very well.

[Roadkill]

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Partridge with Tails

[Partsman]

Well done dubbing! I’ve incorporated squirrel into a brown drake dubbing, it looks pretty cool.

[Ron Eagle Elk]

Very nice, Wayne. Squirrel is a favorite of mine. Two questions. Are you using a split thread technique with the squirrel? What is that rib? It has just a bit of flash, but nicely understated.

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Very nice, Wayne. Squirrel is a favorite of mine. Two questions. Are you using a split thread technique with the squirrel? What is that rib? It has just a bit of flash, but nicely understated.

Thank you Ron. For buggy patterns I would hate to be forced to pick between Haresmask and Squirrel . I truly love them both.
No, I did not use the split thread technique on these patterns. I used a very tight dubbing noodle, then I used a toothbrush to pick out the buggy guard hairs.

The ribbing is Sulky Silver Metalic. I also use it o my Walts, and Sexy Walts nymphs.

[Fishnkilts]

Those look incredible, Wayne. I don't know which one I like better so I guess I'll have to tie all three.

[ronr]

on the middle descutes this week, the squirrel with red thread head was a top producer...my version is pretty close to your,,, using the spikes squirrel dubbing...

[FlyFisherMann1955]

Hello Wayne,

For the Sulky Silver Metalic, is the number on the spool: 145-6001?

Thanks- Ken

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Those look incredible, Wayne. I don't know which one I like better so I guess I'll have to tie all three.

on the middle descutes this week, the squirrel with red thread head was a top producer...my version is pretty close to your,,, using the spikes squirrel dubbing...

Hello Wayne,

For the Sulky Silver Metalic, is the number on the spool: 145-6001?

Thanks- Ken

Thanks, folks.

I always do well this time of year with these types of patterns. I throw together patterns that probably could be best described as March Brown in looks. (minus the tail on some). I do not even know if March Browns are a thing in Western Colorado, but caddis is this time of year, and these type patterns can cover lots of bases. I did not get to fish the early caddis hatches much this year, as medical appointments took priority. Thats ok. It looks like a good high-water year this Spring and I am sure there will be plenty more caddis to chase.

I have two squirrel pelts. One is a Gray the other is a Pine Squirrel. I also have Pine Squirrel in cut strips in dyed Brown, and in Olive. I think I have three different dubbings purchased from different suppliers. I also have a personal blend I threw together with Tan Ice Dub, plus another that is mixed with Hares Mask. I seriously am a squirrel nerd.



Ken here is the Sulky material I use. I do not think it makes a difference if it is Sulky or Mylar Tinsel.