Let us talk about heads some...

[crazy4oldcars]

Not a problem. Thanks very much.

Time to go try to match the craftsmanship in the photo.

Kirk

[carlp5351]

crazyforoldcars,

The material list correct, but for one item. The thorax is the dyed bright green peacock herl from Hareline. I do not think I sent that to Hans correctly. No flash back on this fly.

Thanks Hans for posting the material list


Carlp

[crazy4oldcars]

Thanks, Carl. I kept trying to see Peacock Herl, in that and was having a problem with it. I figured maybe it was a lot better quality than I have.

I appreciate the help.
And, please, call me Kirk.

[Roy]

Half of the time the finish on my flies is not at the head.
I try to keep the head as unobtrusive as possible, sometimes manaaging itt - beginner's luck.
If there is a large head of tying silk, there is more to go wrong.
I only lacquer the head on flies for other folks, not for mine.
Thus I want to keep as few weaknesses as possible,
least turns = least likely to get pulled apart by teeth and casting.

Aesthetically, small heads make it for me.
Minimalism rules.

Roy