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Here is a little variation using pheasant tail dyed black as opposed to magpie.

Nice! Is that peacock ribbed with purple or purple ribbed with peacock?

Actually it is pheasant tail ribbed with purple. Good quality pheasant tail gets a nice green color when it is dyed black. I always look for that when purchasing.

Classy tie.

Thanks Bill.

I used a #12 Owner Mosquito hook for this. It is becoming my favorite hook for spiders. You can get it down to #14 I believe. The hooks run small so I liken them to #14-16. Thin wire, wide gape, extremely sharp to be almost tacky. The hook will spring a little but not bend or break. I started using them in larger sizes for Tenkara reverse hackle patterns and it was a noticeable difference in good hookups on the initial take. At first I thought it was the Tenkara rod and style of fishing, but I am starting to think it was the hook.

Beautiful fly. I'm going to get some dyed pheasant tail and try it.

Old Hat wrote: ↑Wed Aug 15, 2018 6:51 pm Here is a little variation using pheasant tail dyed black as opposed to magpie.

Carl - nice post.......gave it a whirl last night, and I absolutely agree - this is a great sub, Im a big fan of pheasant for tying, as there are a lot of excellent feathers that go unused / undiscussed. From the female bird, tail and wing secondaries work wonders for bodies.
Thanks for the great tip!

Dana

Also, the alula feather for tenkara flies.

Carl, I am just blown away by this post. The execution of this fly is masterful and the discussion about this dyed pheasant means now I have find some. I have several black feathers with significant iridescent qualities but the results of your effort are tough to compete with. Love this hook as well. Ask Eric about a new hook he just released for Fulling Mills. The gape isn't quite as pronounced but the overall effects is very similar with a very strong wire. When Im home Ill try to find the number.

fantastic pic too.

A video version.