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Woodcock and Hare Flymph
Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2016 11:37 am
by William Anderson
It's been a while since I've posted patterns, mostly because I've been tying the same flies, making sure I have essentials stocked in perfect rows. I usually tie my go-to hare's ear flymph pattern, Grouse and Hare, with a darker grouse hackle. I tied a pile of these using woodcock and I like the results. I've tied my hare's ear flymph as a Partridge and Hare for years as well. I can't say I noticed a difference. This stack has a reddish copper wire in place of the gold or copper, but this is essentially the same fly.
#16 wet fly hook
14/0 brown thread
woodcock hackle
hare's ear blend mixed from several different masks
fine red-copper wire rib.
None of the flies I'll be posting this week were intended to be photographed so warts and all.
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Re: Woodcock and Hare Flymph
Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2016 12:50 pm
by letumgo
If it would help you improve, I'd be happy to inspect all the flies and then send you back the "acceptable" ones. I'll get rid of the rejects for you, no charge.
Hey, what are friends for?
It is great to see your tying again William. Inspiring...
Re: Woodcock and Hare Flymph
Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2016 1:59 pm
by Smuggler
On the timberdoodle kick I see. Great bird and a wonderful pattern! I bet that rib works out for you.
Re: Woodcock and Hare Flymph
Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2016 3:51 pm
by Mataura mayfly
They are real pretty, I like them a lot!
That wire rib just seems to compliment the Hare, but also contrast it enough to lend a lifelike appearance.
Re: Woodcock and Hare Flymph
Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2016 4:33 pm
by swellcat
Elegant.
Re: Woodcock and Hare Flymph
Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2016 5:33 pm
by Roadkill
These would go nicely with my traditional Hare and Copper nymphs! I like to see wire ribs in gold, silver and copper in my box. Just perfect to drag behind a caddis dry.
Re: Woodcock and Hare Flymph
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2016 3:30 am
by Premerger
Smuggler wrote:On the timberdoodle kick I see. Great bird and a wonderful pattern! I bet that rib works out for you.
Timberdoodle. Thought I'd heard it all!
Nice ties William. I bet you're looking forward to using them.
Re: Woodcock and Hare Flymph
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2016 9:44 am
by Smuggler
Premerger wrote:Smuggler wrote:On the timberdoodle kick I see. Great bird and a wonderful pattern! I bet that rib works out for you.
Timberdoodle. Thought I'd heard it all!
Re: Woodcock and Hare Flymph
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2016 10:21 am
by William Anderson
You boys are funny. Timberdooble by any other name is still an awesome hackle.
Thanks for the kind words.
Re: Woodcock and Hare Flymph
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2016 12:43 pm
by NJpatbee
Great looking fly and I like the judicious use of the hare's ear and subtle taper. Did you use American or English Woodcock? I have both but am running low on American Woodcock since I haven't hunted in years.