Toy Soldier

[Izaak]

DSCN4570 by flympher, on Flickr


DSCN4559 by flympher, on Flickr

Hook: Tiemco 206BL, size 14
Thread: Pearsall's Gossamer, grey
Body: Tying thread
Tail: Brown furnace hackle fibers
Thorax: Hare's mask fur
Hackle: Brown furnace

[DUBBN]

Very simple, yet elegant. You have the Midas touch. Always a pleasure to view your patterns.

[Stendalen]

Nice. How did you get the grey thread to shine like that!

Thumbs up.

Martin

[tie2fish]

I like this fly a lot ... the colors are well chosen and materials impeccably applied. Unfortunately, the background -- at least on my monitor -- tends to obscure fine details of the tail and hackle barbs.

[Izaak]

I like this fly a lot ... the colors are well chosen and materials impeccably applied. Unfortunately, the background -- at least on my monitor -- tends to obscure fine details of the tail and hackle barbs.

Thanks. I see what you mean. Getting the right lighting was tricky and made the silk thread shine a bit much. Trying out new props.

[Roadkill]

Beautiful combination of materials!

[Ron Eagle Elk]

Another winner. Nice combination of colors and impeccably dressed.

[Kelly L.]

I have to agree with Ron here. LOVED IT.

Another winner. Nice combination of colors and impeccably dressed.

[hankaye]

Izaak, Howdy;

That Furnace Hackle and Tail really jump out at you.
In a Very nice way. A person could get caught on
a fly like that...

hank

[Mataura mayfly]

That is one heck of a nice wee fly. Loving the new props and the photos turned out great. Well done all around.