Alan, Very nice fly. Did you get the Bozzolo silk? It's really hard to source here. Finally got some from a shop in Canada. The similarity between some of the Japanese Kebari and the Valsesiana flies is remarkable, yet developed half a world apart. Your right on the availability of those Italian si...

Italian mountain fly...
Silk body, hares thorax, and hen pheasant hackle.
Alan

Nice work. Both flies show much action in water.

Alan

What model box #.

Alan

This is a new one for me. I have never heard of this fly until the other day.
Have any of you had dealings with it?

Alan

Thanks Ray and Ken

Alan

Fishnkilts wrote: ↑Sat Dec 04, 2021 11:20 pm One of my favorite patterns.
Beautifully tied. What type hook is that?

The hook is a Partridge Spider #12...

Alan

It's been a spell for me with no posts. Well here is a Black Magic spider.

Alan

I did a post on this fly back in August. I have fished it several times and have found it worthy of a slot in my fly box.

Alan

I love your style. The fly is delightfully sparse with eye appeal.

Alan