“Dotterel & Yellow”

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“Dotterel & Yellow”

Post by NightWatchman » Mon Feb 15, 2021 12:20 am

Hook. ...... Gaelic supreme soft hackle sz 16
Thread....... Pearsall’s gossamer yellow
Body. ...... “. “. “
Hackle. ...... Eurasian Collard dove sub. *** I’ve been advised tonight rather sternly that the Eurasian dove is
not a good substitute for dotterel. My apologies.
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Re: “Dotterel & Yellow”

Post by letumgo » Mon Feb 15, 2021 7:06 am

I really like the look of the ECD. That has got to catch fish!
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Re: “Dotterel & Yellow”

Post by NightWatchman » Mon Feb 15, 2021 9:42 am

Thanks Ray. I do too. Others not so much.😳
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Re: “Dotterel & Yellow”

Post by zen leecher » Mon Feb 15, 2021 11:04 am

It's probably the best legal substitute we here here in North America.
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Re: “Dotterel & Yellow”

Post by Variant » Mon Feb 15, 2021 11:54 am

Pat,
Great looking fly!
I would fish that fly all day long during the PMD hatch!
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Re: “Dotterel & Yellow”

Post by NightWatchman » Mon Feb 15, 2021 11:57 am

Hi Lou,

Those are your feathers. Thanks. It wrapped very nicely.
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Re: “Dotterel & Yellow”

Post by Updtate » Mon Feb 15, 2021 12:52 pm

Very nice looking fly!!

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Re: “Dotterel & Yellow”

Post by NightWatchman » Mon Feb 15, 2021 12:53 pm

Thanks Tom.
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Re: “Dotterel & Yellow”

Post by NightWatchman » Mon Feb 15, 2021 12:56 pm

Maybe so Zen but apparently some have a very strong issue with the comparison.
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Re: “Dotterel & Yellow”

Post by Theroe » Tue Feb 16, 2021 7:40 am

Like

Excellent hook choice as well......
Soft and wet - the only way....
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