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Partridge & ... Lightning Bugs

Posted: Sat May 18, 2024 12:19 pm
by Roadkill
A few days ago, I got my order of 7 colors of Altsuceser Luminous Embroidery Machine Thread to experiment with on flies. ;) :ugeek:

ImageRIMG3811 by William Lovelace, on Flickr

Hook- Wholesale Fly Company M28 #10
Thread- described as Light Blonde
Counter Rib- SM Gold Ultra Wire
Hackle- Partridge

Many more bodies and ribs to follow!

Here is the Light-Yellow LB with a SM Silver Rib...
ImageRIMG3823 by William Lovelace, on Flickr

Re: P&O Lightning Bug

Posted: Sat May 18, 2024 1:26 pm
by DUBBN
Heck yes!!!

Re: Partridge & ... Lightning Bugs

Posted: Sun May 19, 2024 4:29 pm
by Roadkill
Here is a Light Pink version tied with a Red SM Ultra Wire Rib...
ImageRIMG3825 by William Lovelace, on Flickr

I think the Orange and Pink versions may come into their own near dusk when a setting sun has predominantly red hues to light up the flies. A UV flashlight can give them a boost as well.

Re: Partridge & ... Lightning Bugs

Posted: Sun May 19, 2024 5:39 pm
by Mike62
They're all wonderful looking patterns. I'm intrigued by the thought of a luminous primrose thread!