Hen, Muskrat and #19

[tie2fish]

Too hot to fish around here, so it's time to create some fall patterns. Orange seems to work late in the year, and muskrat dubbing just seems like a good match for the dark dun hackle.

Hook: Daiichi 1640, #14
Thread: Pearsall's Gossamer, #19 Hot Orange
Hackle: Collins hen, iron dun
Body: Muskrat underfur twist dubbed on thread

[letumgo]

Classically handsome fly Bill. It has a wonderful vintage quality. Nicely composed photo, too. The background compliments the coloration of the fly.

Note to self - add an iron dun Collins neck to my "need it" list...

[zen leecher]

Very nice looking fly. You must have had lots of "practice". I wish mine were this neat.

[DUBBN]

Very nice looking fly. You must have had lots of "practice". I wish mine were this neat.

ditto

[William Anderson]

I gravitate to the fuller thorax at times myself. This is a great little combo. #19 should really glow through the muskrat. I'm looking forward to seeing this play out this fall.

[Roadkill]

Great tie!

[Mataura mayfly]

That is a real beauty. There is almost a glowing sheen to the body that lends to a belief in the fish taking properties of this pattern.
Does help that it is extremely well executed and photographed.

[DOUGSDEN]

Bill,
This pattern is insanely beautiful! You are right! Nothing says fall like something orange! I am sooo impressed with what you create! This one gets added to the "must do" list!
Doug

[zen leecher]

Bill,

I liked the looks so much of this fly that I copied it. Except I had to use a 3399A for the hook.

[Old Hat]

Beautifully done Bill. Has all the features of a classic.