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Mottled Partridge
Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2009 5:07 pm
by Hans Weilenmann
Mottled Partridge
Hook: Kamasan B175 #14
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, grey
Hackle: Brown partridge
Abdomen: Marten underfur
Thorax: Capercaillie barbs
Cheers,
Hans W
Re: Mottled Partridge
Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2009 5:37 pm
by letumgo
Hans, could you post a picture of the "Capercaillie" material? The name looks familar, but I can't remember what it looks like. Lovely fly!
Re: Mottled Partridge
Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2009 5:53 pm
by Hans Weilenmann
Ray,
Here is a quick&dirty snap of a Capercaillie tail feather. On the Mottled Partridge I simply wrapped a couple barbs to shape the thorax.
Other feathers on the bird have similar banding, and I have posted earlier flies where I either hackled or winged with Capercaillie.
Cheers,
Hans W
Re: Mottled Partridge
Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2009 10:39 pm
by letumgo
Thanks Hans. I've got some wild turkey feathers with almost the exact same coloration and markings. These may make an excellent sub for the Capercaillie tail feather barbs.