Bracken Clock variation
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I have been tying since Jan of 2008. If anyone admires my flies, I am happy. To have someone whose flies I have greatly appreciated, enjoy mine was well...is a huge bonus. It is also an honor. Thank you!
Re: Bracken Clock variation
Kelly,
Excellent post, wonderful responses and sparks of interest (esp. from me) in the traditional patterns from everyone, and beautiful tying on your part! What other patterns are of interest to you? Will you post them soon?
A fan from way over here in Ohio.....there I am....can you see me now?
Doug
Excellent post, wonderful responses and sparks of interest (esp. from me) in the traditional patterns from everyone, and beautiful tying on your part! What other patterns are of interest to you? Will you post them soon?
A fan from way over here in Ohio.....there I am....can you see me now?
Doug
Fish when you can, not when you should! Anything short of this is just a disaster.
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Doug, I am honored. I still haven't finished up with the Bracken Clock yet. But I will tell you other patterns of interest to me.
The Waterhen Bloa. (don't have waterhen though), Black Snipe, Dark Watchett, Water Cricket, Violet Midge, Stewart's Black Spider, Williams Favorite, Turton's Red Spider, Quail and Claret, Yorkshire Blue Upright, Coot & Black, and Barm Dun. These are just SOME that I want to tie. I have already tied about 3 Quail and Claret flies. That was a while back. I didn't take photos of them. It will be a while, but I will get them done. I have to tie for an upcoming trip though. That will be flies that are pretty mundane. Mostly they won't be soft hackles. I will be tying for trout, and smallmouth bass. My son is also coming home before long. So I won't be tying much during that time. (unless he is visiting other family, and friends) When he is here, I want to enjoy as much time with him, as possible.
The Waterhen Bloa. (don't have waterhen though), Black Snipe, Dark Watchett, Water Cricket, Violet Midge, Stewart's Black Spider, Williams Favorite, Turton's Red Spider, Quail and Claret, Yorkshire Blue Upright, Coot & Black, and Barm Dun. These are just SOME that I want to tie. I have already tied about 3 Quail and Claret flies. That was a while back. I didn't take photos of them. It will be a while, but I will get them done. I have to tie for an upcoming trip though. That will be flies that are pretty mundane. Mostly they won't be soft hackles. I will be tying for trout, and smallmouth bass. My son is also coming home before long. So I won't be tying much during that time. (unless he is visiting other family, and friends) When he is here, I want to enjoy as much time with him, as possible.
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Kelly,
This is a wonderful list! I am impressed with your depth and research into each and every one of these. They are all very noble patterns and as you will find out, very much worth your investment of time and discovery once they hit the water.
Don't worry about not having a waterhen skin or feathers for this pattern. I have been using a medium dun hen neck for the hackles on this great pattern and the fish don't seem to mind. At least my little piglets don't mind! It has been an awesome "killer" for me and it is a joy to tie. Watch the amt. of dubbing that you apply to the body. Half as much of half the amount and then cut that in half is still way too much. Bill and I had a good laugh over some of the first attempts by me. The bodies looked like I had strapped a ribbon of carpet onto the hook shank and wound it forward. It was hilarious until I settled down and forced myself to mearly dust the thread with dubbing and then go forward in very open spirals to allow the thread base to shine thru. Once you see this effect wet, you will fall in love with it. The hackle? Maybe one turn or one and a half at best! I really don't know how actual waterhen would work. Anyone with a suggestion or even a photo of the real McCoy for our dear Kelly? And for me? If I remember correctly, the real feather is a very dark, bluish gray specimen. I think I have rattled on long enough.
Kelly, you are impressing us with this ambitious list and we simply cannot wait to see your best at the vice. We also understand that time spent with family is the most important thing. Olivia (my sweatheart of a granddaughter) is having a sleep over tomorrow night with us and I can't wait until she gets here! I know that your excitement for your son is the same!
Good night and keep'm coming!
Doug of the den
This is a wonderful list! I am impressed with your depth and research into each and every one of these. They are all very noble patterns and as you will find out, very much worth your investment of time and discovery once they hit the water.
Don't worry about not having a waterhen skin or feathers for this pattern. I have been using a medium dun hen neck for the hackles on this great pattern and the fish don't seem to mind. At least my little piglets don't mind! It has been an awesome "killer" for me and it is a joy to tie. Watch the amt. of dubbing that you apply to the body. Half as much of half the amount and then cut that in half is still way too much. Bill and I had a good laugh over some of the first attempts by me. The bodies looked like I had strapped a ribbon of carpet onto the hook shank and wound it forward. It was hilarious until I settled down and forced myself to mearly dust the thread with dubbing and then go forward in very open spirals to allow the thread base to shine thru. Once you see this effect wet, you will fall in love with it. The hackle? Maybe one turn or one and a half at best! I really don't know how actual waterhen would work. Anyone with a suggestion or even a photo of the real McCoy for our dear Kelly? And for me? If I remember correctly, the real feather is a very dark, bluish gray specimen. I think I have rattled on long enough.
Kelly, you are impressing us with this ambitious list and we simply cannot wait to see your best at the vice. We also understand that time spent with family is the most important thing. Olivia (my sweatheart of a granddaughter) is having a sleep over tomorrow night with us and I can't wait until she gets here! I know that your excitement for your son is the same!
Good night and keep'm coming!
Doug of the den
Fish when you can, not when you should! Anything short of this is just a disaster.
Re: Bracken Clock variation
Kelly,
This is a wonderful list! I am impressed with your depth and research into each and every one of these. They are all very noble patterns and as you will find out, very much worth your investment of time and discovery once they hit the water.
Don't worry about not having a waterhen skin or feathers for this pattern. I have been using a medium dun hen neck for the hackles on this great pattern and the fish don't seem to mind. At least my little piglets don't mind! It has been an awesome "killer" for me and it is a joy to tie. Watch the amt. of dubbing that you apply to the body. Half as much of half the amount and then cut that in half is still way too much. Bill and I had a good laugh over some of the first attempts by me. The bodies looked like I had strapped a ribbon of carpet onto the hook shank and wound it forward. It was hilarious until I settled down and forced myself to mearly dust the thread with dubbing and then go forward in very open spirals to allow the thread base to shine thru. Once you see this effect wet, you will fall in love with it. The hackle? Maybe one turn or one and a half at best! I really don't know how actual waterhen would work. Anyone with a suggestion or even a photo of the real McCoy for our dear Kelly? And for me? If I remember correctly, the real feather is a very dark, bluish gray specimen. I think I have rattled on long enough.
Kelly, you are impressing us with this ambitious list and we simply cannot wait to see your best at the vice. We also understand that time spent with family is the most important thing. Olivia (my sweatheart of a granddaughter) is having a sleep over tomorrow night with us and I can't wait until she gets here! I know that your excitement for your son is the same!
Good night and keep'm coming!
Doug of the den
This is a wonderful list! I am impressed with your depth and research into each and every one of these. They are all very noble patterns and as you will find out, very much worth your investment of time and discovery once they hit the water.
Don't worry about not having a waterhen skin or feathers for this pattern. I have been using a medium dun hen neck for the hackles on this great pattern and the fish don't seem to mind. At least my little piglets don't mind! It has been an awesome "killer" for me and it is a joy to tie. Watch the amt. of dubbing that you apply to the body. Half as much of half the amount and then cut that in half is still way too much. Bill and I had a good laugh over some of the first attempts by me. The bodies looked like I had strapped a ribbon of carpet onto the hook shank and wound it forward. It was hilarious until I settled down and forced myself to mearly dust the thread with dubbing and then go forward in very open spirals to allow the thread base to shine thru. Once you see this effect wet, you will fall in love with it. The hackle? Maybe one turn or one and a half at best! I really don't know how actual waterhen would work. Anyone with a suggestion or even a photo of the real McCoy for our dear Kelly? And for me? If I remember correctly, the real feather is a very dark, bluish gray specimen. I think I have rattled on long enough.
Kelly, you are impressing us with this ambitious list and we simply cannot wait to see your best at the vice. We also understand that time spent with family is the most important thing. Olivia (my sweatheart of a granddaughter) is having a sleep over tomorrow night with us and I can't wait until she gets here! I know that your excitement for your son is the same!
Good night and keep'm coming!
Doug of the den
Fish when you can, not when you should! Anything short of this is just a disaster.
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Thank you very much. I will have to try the dun hen. I am not sure I have one, but I may. I am glad you like my list. They will come along, slowly, but surely. Yes, I am very excited to be able to see my son. He is going to suffer when he comes. He has been in a cold environment. Our temps right now are close to 100 deg. In a day or two, the real feel will be 104, and the high will be 99. I am ready for fall already. 