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Little Something v.2

Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2019 11:01 am
by Roadkill
This is my soft hackle version of a dry fly Henry Hoffman created decades ago that has often saved the day for me.
The original was tied with a gold tinsel body. My first variation was tying it as a dry with a holographic silver body on a #22 hook.

ImageIMGP5956 by William Lovelace, on Flickr

Hook-Dai Riki 135 #18
Thread-UTC 70 Tan
Body-Med. Opal Mirage Tinsel
Hackle-Ginger Hen

When I find a suitable neck I will tie it down to 20's and 22's.

Re: Little Something v.2

Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2019 4:26 pm
by REE04419
I like the simplicity of it. My favorite type of fly, simple, yet effective.

Re: Little Something v.2

Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2019 11:24 am
by ronr
bill let me know when you find that neck for the 22's....I'm not sure if my 5x readers will suffice...

Re: Little Something v.2

Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2019 2:40 pm
by Roadkill
With the help of some new Hackle pliers here is a Dai Riki 125 #20 Little Something SH for the fly boxes...

ImageIMGP5979 by William Lovelace, on Flickr

Re: Little Something v.2

Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2019 3:08 pm
by Old Hat
That is a LITTLE something for sure.

I can see that being very productive.