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Yellow Carey Special (variant)
Hook - Mustad Alpha Point Limerick Streamer/Model L87AP (Size 8)
Thread - 140 Denier Ultra Thread (Rusty Brown)
Tail (optional) - Ringneck Pheasant Body Feather (Olive)
Body - Chenille (Yellow) - trimmed to shape (taper) after wrapping
Collar - Tail (optional) - Ringneck Pheasant Rump Feather (Olive)
Head - Tying Tread (whip finished and coated with SHHAN clear nail polish)

Version tyed with a tail:


Version tyed without a tail:


I think this pattern will be what I submit for the Carey Christmas swap.

EDIT - ADDING PICTURES OF COMPLETED SWAP FLIES:

Beautiful

Will this be your fly for the Carey swap? I'm still trying to figure out what to tie. lol This is a new pattern for me. The Carey that is.

Doug J.

Yes, this will be my swap fly. I have settled on the version with the tail hackle.

letumgo wrote: ↑Wed Nov 15, 2023 6:31 am Yes, this will be my swap fly. I have settled on the version with the tail hackle.

Nicely done. I like the colors.

Doug J.

Great color combo!

Gorgeous fly!!!