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Carl,
Very cool. It will be interesting to learn if the silk/merino yarn is any better or worse underwater than pure silk, or pure wool.

Lance

Can't hurt, it's a great combination of materials. It also has a perfect texture. A nice blend of that fine sheer in silk and the slightly unruliness of wool.

I used one strand of the twist for this body. The initial wrap was untwisted and flattened then I twisted it tighter for the rest of the body. This gives a decent transformation from the tinsel to the bulk of the body.

Old Hat wrote: I used one strand of the twist for this body. The initial wrap was untwisted and flattened then I twisted it tighter for the rest of the body. This gives a decent transformation from the tinsel to the bulk of the body.

Carl,
Yes I noticed that subtle transition from flat to twisted yarn at the tail, and meant to compliment you. Very nicely done, and a great idea.
The merino wool is extremely fine, almost as fine as the silk.

Lance

The merino is fine but still has that unruly attitude of wool. Which is an attitude I like.

Love the fly, but the body...it is STUNNING. The effect is out of this world.