Partridge and Gray

[DUBBN]

I am trying to duplicate Hanks Partridge and Mole. I dont have mole

Hook- Mustad 3906B, size 14
Thread - UTC70, Wine
Body - Dark Muskrat Under Fur
Collar - Partridge



Tyed with a Indian Hen Cape, Badger/Bourban in color

[DUBBN]

I had to tie up a few Muskrats aswell. I am running dangerously low on them

[gig]

Great looking flies and i bet real good fish catching patterns

[DUBBN]

Thanks gig! The Muskrats (Black Heads) have been my "go to" pattern for close to 30 years. I have alot of faith in them. Again, thanks for the kind words.

[Mataura mayfly]

Mole and Muskrat are two dubbings that are not too common in stores here...... at least genuine stuff. I am thinking rabbit or water rat underfur might be a decent sub...... seeing as how I have both, but seeing as how it is only "one more sleep" till the season opens here, this pattern might have to wait to be copied.

That is a very fine looking set of flies though.

[William Anderson]

Wayne, for some reason I've ended up using mole for these bodies and similar flies more than muskrat but I don't have a good reason for that other than my first few flymphs were tied using mole and I always liked the mole skin on my tying station. I really don't see an appreciable difference in the finished fly, but based on your flies I should probably explore the muskrat fur further and make sure I'm not running low either. These are exceptional. I especially like the color of the hen hackle, but this in partridge looks great too. Great set.

[hankaye]

DUBBN, Howdy;

Looks like you nailed that one....
I'm still sending the fly you caught the fish on...

hank

PS. Rascal woke-up and told me to tell ya Thanks
He needed a good all day run and romp. Then he
went back to nap mode.

[DUBBN]

Hank, next time Odie is going with us. It's about time you saw how a real dog doesn't mind, or listen to commands!

[letumgo]

Wayne - I'm speechless. They're THAT good! Superb!

[Ron Eagle Elk]

^What he said^ Just superb fly dressing.