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March Brown from Bradley's list of 1890.

Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2019 9:33 am
by upstatetrout
Found this in Robert Smith's book North Country Flies. It is a March Brown pattern from the list of William Henry "Tom" Bradley's of 1890.I found it quite interesting to tie and intend to use it on the Beaverkill next month.

Hook. Daiichi 1480 size 12.
Silk. Orange and Scarlet Pearsalls.
Body. Orange and Scarlet dubbed with Fox ear fur.
Hackle. Woodcock outer covert feather.
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Re: March Brown from Bradley's list of 1890.

Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2019 11:14 am
by daringduffer
Your dubbing technique is veery good, I am envious. I am very happy to see that even excellent tiers can run out of room at the hook eye, thank you very much for that. Gives me a boost :shock: :D ;) .

dd

Re: March Brown from Bradley's list of 1890.

Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2019 12:04 pm
by letumgo
Tom - Have you looked at this pattern wet yet? I'm curious how the orange and scarlet silk change in appearance.

Very interesting pattern. Thanks for sharing.

Re: March Brown from Bradley's list of 1890.

Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2019 12:31 pm
by upstatetrout
I have not looked at it wet but I do not think it will change much perhaps slightly darker the silk is well waxed.


Tom