Partridge and Hares Ear Flymphs

[Old Hat]

I really like this blend. Appears very versatile. That first fly is spectacular.

[gig]

Love those flies. Hares ear is so buggy looking and a great material to tie with

Pardon the photo quality but he is something I like to tie and swing

[DUBBN]

William, all teasing aside, each and every pattern you posted is great. I would be hard pressed to pick one over the other. You and some others on this forum have crazy good tying skills. It's a pleasure to see your work.


Gig, even with the blur of the picture, it's obvious why you like that pattern so well. Your proportions, and taper seem perfect. I am glad you shared it.



Wayne

[kacbo]

William, stunning flies!
If I have to choose only one soft hackle wet fly - it would be this kind of Partgridge&Hare.

[tjd]

William,

Beautiful flies, as always. Just a beautiful look with the spectrumized, multi-colored blends.

Something to think about: If naming a fly that uses materials from so many critters becomes difficult, you may consider them variations of Noah's Ark!

Very well done, sir!

Best,

Tim

[William Anderson]

OK, if you are just gonna make things up, why bother?

Norwegian Kangaroo would have ended all arguements.

I thought you just wanted an answer.

Thanks everyone for the comments. This is my most productive fly, on whichever hook it lands.

Gig, that pic is actually wonderful in describing the overall effect your fly creates. Thanks so much for sharing that one. Your pic illustrates the best aspects of this fly.

JohnP, I didn't realize Polly was a trapper. That makes sense considering some of the things he mixed together. I'd love to see that Fledermaus and Hare's ear. Btw, I think you're on your own when bobcat is just a conventional fur. Your collection exceeds mine by a mile.

w

[Donald Nicolson]

A great fly there William, appears a simple dressing but the amount and care of blending the dubbing proves it is anything but simple. Hare's Ear (Lug) and Partridge is one of the oldest Spider patterns, but that does not mean that a lot of variations are not possible, as you have brilliantly shown. Take a wee pat on the back.

[tie2fish]

Don't let 'em beat ya up, w . Blends are just approximations anyhow, even if you cite percentages. Does anyone actually count the number of fibers of each component ?

[hankaye]

tye2fish, Howdy;

Only folks I know that are that A.R.( anal retentive), are engineers and architects

They are also some of the most helpful as well .....

hank

[tie2fish]

Agreed.