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Pussycat
Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2021 8:41 am
by nfrechet
Pussycat
Hook - Mustad 38941, size 6-10
Thread - Gray
Tail - Greenish gray cock ring neck pheasant rump feather fibers
Body - Dubbed muskrat, beaver and olive synthetic fur mixed in equal parts
Legs - Greenish gray cock ring neck pheasant rump feather fibers
Wing case - Mottled brown cock ring neck body feather tied in at the head and extending over 1/3 of body
Popular Fly Patterns - Terry Hellekson
Re: Pussycat
Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2021 6:13 pm
by Mike62
I love the dubbing; very nicely done!
Re: Pussycat
Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2021 7:32 pm
by letumgo
According to Terry’s book “Fish Flies”, Joseph Miotle originated this pattern. Really nice seeing the pattern brought to life.
Re: Pussycat
Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2021 4:51 am
by FlyFisherMann1955
Norm,
The body is beautifully tapered. Plus--at least to me--it appears to have a rib. Not sure how you achieved that effect, but it's great!
Tight Lines- Ken
Re: Pussycat
Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2021 5:56 am
by nfrechet
no ribbing involved
must have been how the dubbing was wrapped