Thanks for confirming my thinking on the dabbler/bronze mallard wing-type, UC Steve -- that they're very effective stream flies when swinging. I think I'll have to tie up a few this fall after all...and give them a try on some searuns. Are there any patterns that any of you would suggest as favorite...

Thanks for the information guys. I'm looking forward to tying both types this winter, but I have a feeling that I'll focus mostly on the dabbler-type; they're just really cool looking to me.... I just picked up Dave Hughes's "Wet Flies", so I'll read up on both types.

I'm not sure if I've got the names right, but what are the main differences between these two types of winged wet flies...other than the parts/types of feathers being used for the wings? I guess I'm interested in which is more traditional? Is one more common than the other in the world of winged wet...

I'm not sure if I've got the names right, but what are the main differences between the these two types of winged wet flies...other than the parts/types of feathers being used for the wings? I guess I'm interested in which is more traditional? Is one more common than the other in the world of winged...

Thanks, fellas, for the welcome. Yeah, the reversed spiders have a well-earned reputation around here, especially, in the tidal stretches. I should probably fish them more, but I have a fair amount of success just fishing basic soft hackles. I'm going attempt to tie some winged wets this winter when...

Hi, guys/gals.... New guy here. I fish northern Oregon coastal streams for searun cutthroat, and I've been using this setup for a year or so now when I'm fishing soft hackles. It works great for me, as I can do more casting...and less lobbing. Very few tangles. I probably fish this way about 30% of ...