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Thanks Hank, and John. John, they are a little light in color. I think they faded a little over time. Oh, and the strong light probably made them look lighter too. No problem for me. Here is another on a 1640 hook. I like this one better. This is the look I will strive for. The hackle has a better swept back look. I had trouble fidgeting with it for the photo. But it'll do.

Kelly L. Howdy;

What happened to the pic.???

hank

Oops. Here it is.

Kelly L. Howdy;

Thanks for reposting the photo. Those 1640's sure make a
good lookin' Spider. This and the others are gorgeous.

hank

Thank you Hank. I saw the lettering at the bottom looked out of focus. So I sharpened it a little. Then I couldn't edit the post. I like both of these hooks quite a bit for the North Country Spiders. I am happy with these. I am too tired to tie today. I am going to rest. I have a few more Snipe & Purple flies to do. I have almost finished a whole row of them in the fly box now. Then I will probably do something with Partridge again. I ordered a couple of supplies. It will be a while before I get them. I might do some more Snipe & Yellow. I have been looking at that book, and of course it makes me want to tie more varieties of the North Country spiders...lol.

Nicely done Kelly. I usually strive for the open umbrella look to my hackle on spiders. Tied sparse and once fished they will have the swept back look soon enough.

Regards, Jerry

Jerry, thanks for your comments. Do you mean this look? I tied this one the first of Nov of 2011. It is hard to believe
that I am just now doing another round of them. I didn't realize it had been that long.
If this is the look you meant, I like that look too. I do them both ways. I do not have a preference at this time.

Yes Kelly that's the hackle position I go for. That's just a personal preference though as I'm sure the swept back style has its place as well.

Regards, Jerry

Alright Jerry, thanks for the clarification on that. Yes, it is a matter of personal preference. I guess I have been impressed with both styles, and you will see both, in my tying.