Woodcock and Grouse 1250

[William Anderson]

This seems like most of the flies I fish, but its a nice shot of the woodcock hackle for reference. This is one of my standard favorites.

Woodcock and Grouse 1250
Hackle: Woodcock upper covert
Tying Thread: 14/0 Brown
Abdomen: Grouse tail herl
Rib: Dark Copper small
Thorax: Brown mole



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[Old Hat]

That is a nice look at the woodcock. I generally think of woodcock as the counter complement to English grouse. A lot of the grouse has more dark with the red barring but the woodcock is generally red with the dark barring.

[hankaye]

Old hat, Howdy;

Thanks for the excellent reference.

hank

Ps. Very tidy fly by the way ...

[tie2fish]

All good -- shapely hook, great material combo, wonderful taper to body, and beautiful set to the hackle.

[William Anderson]

Thanks for the comments. I would put this in a classic lift situation any day. I just wish I could get out there to make it happen. I'm wondering if the streams have evaporated in the last week. Unbelievable.

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[letumgo]

Oooo, I missed this one earlier. VERY nice!

[redietz]

Not sure how I missed this. It's a winner.

[William Anderson]

Thanks again, guys. I wish I could tie these things all day. Someday.