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Root beer Peacock and Grouse
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2022 12:46 am
by Solitaryflyguy
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Hi,
Another pattern of mine of small trout speys I’m filling some empty box slots with.
I tend to tie these flies a little on the petite side for the hook used, I feel they fish better.
Hook; Daichi 1150 sizes 14-16
Body; 2 strands each of root beer and peacock crystal flash, twisted and wrapped tightly
Thorax; My home brew dubbing mix of otter and UV pearl ice dub
Hackle; Grouse covert wing feather
Thread; Veevus 14/0 fluorescent orange also tied as a small hot spot at the head
Re: Root beer Peacock and Grouse
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2022 1:46 am
by Ron Eagle Elk
Very nice. The thorax, otter under fur or do you include some guard hairs? That's a lot of stuff that looks like food on a small hook. Nicely done.
Re: Root beer Peacock and Grouse
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2022 3:00 am
by Solitaryflyguy
Hi Ron,
Thanks! There are guard hairs in the mix, they can be difficult to see. I can see a couple in the photo.
Re: Root beer Peacock and Grouse
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2022 7:56 am
by letumgo
Bob - Absolutely gorgeous dressing. A modern twist to wingless wet fly/spider. Kudos.
Our friend Steve Bird would love this one.
Re: Root beer Peacock and Grouse
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2022 8:05 am
by DUBBN
Well done
Re: Root beer Peacock and Grouse
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2022 11:18 am
by Solitaryflyguy
Thanks guys !
Re: Root beer Peacock and Grouse
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2022 11:43 am
by DarrellP
I like it! Beauty
Re: Root beer Peacock and Grouse
Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2022 7:12 am
by Niveker
Nicely done, such a plump morsel on a small hook.
Re: Root beer Peacock and Grouse
Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2022 11:08 am
by Roadkill
Beautiful combination of materials!
Re: Root beer Peacock and Grouse
Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2022 1:26 pm
by Solitaryflyguy
Thanks again fellas !
I wasn’t sure and debated whether I should post anything made of newer materials or different takes (perspectives) of wet/soft hackle flies.
I’m new here and don’t want to upset or offend anyone by posting anything that is seen to be outside the intent/vein of the forum.
Thanks again,
Bob