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Part of the effort by Edmonds and Lee in Brook and River Trouting to consolidate the number of fly patterns a fisherman needs to carry, No. 13a is proposed for use as either a Dark Watchet or an Iron Blue Dun.

Hook: 0 or 00 (approximately #15 to #17 on modern scale), best shorter than the #16 Mustad 94840 I've used
Tying Thread: Pearsall's Gossamer #6a, light orange
"Wings": Hackled with dark smoky blue feather from a Jackdaw's throat
Body: Orange (#6a) and Purple (#8) twisted together and dubbed vary sparingly with Mole's fur and wound on the body so that the orange and purple show in alternate bands
Head: Orange tying silk

Nice, Bill.

Very nicely done Bill

Jackdaw is such an interesting hackle. The thinner fibers and high mobility of these make them seem so delicate. It's aways fun to see a fly that looks like it should be moving even while in the vise. Nice representation of the original.

ForumGillie wrote: ↑Sat Dec 08, 2018 3:14 pm Really nice, Bill. That is the first time I have seen that tied by someone on a forum.

John
Side note: - Amazing, NarcoBob knows how to post on something else than on FB.

Unlike you I only speak when something is important.

I’ve tied it in the last Fly swop, I think! But i didn’t have Jackdaw so I think I must try to locate some.

Bazzer69 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 08, 2018 9:37 pm I’ve tied it in the last Fly swop, I think! But i didn’t have Jackdaw so I think I must try to locate some.

Find a shop that carries Veniard products -- they package jackdaw scalps.

Unbelievably wonderful Bill! Your work is unique and special and a real treat to behold! I am really drawn to the body of this pattern! I dunno how you do it!
Please keep us fed as always Bill,
Dougsden