I was blessed with people giving me speculum feathers to tie the Butcher. I noticed these feathers are softer than your duck quills, so it took me some practice to get the wings right, and I'm still not sure. But that's where you all come in! And don't be afraid to tear me up. I respect truth over telling me what I want to hear.
Re: The Butcher the way it was meant to be
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2023 11:59 pm
by DarrellP
Lovely work
Re: The Butcher the way it was meant to be
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2023 12:20 pm
by redietz
Looks great.
I've posted this before, but it's always worth a listen:
Re: The Butcher the way it was meant to be
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2023 7:29 pm
by Fishnkilts
redietz wrote: ↑Wed Jan 18, 2023 12:20 pm
Looks great.
I've posted this before, but it's always worth a listen:
I have never heard that song before and it's now on my phone. That's a great tune and I thank you for posting it.
And thank you and Darrell for the kind words.
Re: The Butcher the way it was meant to be
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2023 9:58 pm
by letumgo
I love watching your progression with tying winged wets. Bravo!
Excellent body work, and in setting the wing slips, and attention to the details of the ribbing and head.
Now that you’ve gotten this one dialed in, the next eleven should be easy…
Re: The Butcher the way it was meant to be
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2023 10:31 pm
by Fishnkilts
letumgo wrote: ↑Wed Jan 18, 2023 9:58 pm
I love watching your progression with tying winged wets. Bravo!
Excellent body work, and in setting the wing slips, and attention to the details of the ribbing and head.
Now that you’ve gotten this one dialed in, the next eleven should be easy…
I don't think I have enough scotch for the next eleven.
Thank you very much for the encouragement. I plan on tying as many winged flies as I can this year just because I love the looks of them and the tradition. Plus the challenge.
And don't be afraid to tear me up. I respect truth over telling me what I want to hear. 
