Nice indeed! Time to dig out my starling skins again.
Thanks for sharing the video link too.
Re: Starling and Olive
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2020 9:44 am
by NJpatbee
Great looking fly! I like the combination of black ice dub with the starting hackle.
Re: Starling and Olive
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2020 10:31 am
by DUBBN
That is the type of pattern that is always in my fly box! 16 and under in that color, and many other color combinations, for me is a winning combination. Year round.
To copy, I would have to use Black hen or Black Mole as I do not have starling anymore.
Excellent pattern!
Re: Starling and Olive
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2020 4:59 pm
by letumgo
A ringing endorsement, if I've ever heard one...
Re: Starling and Olive
Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2020 12:44 pm
by joaniebo
Small starling hackles with various thread colors and a little peacock herl can make quite a few very nice (and effective) fly dressings.
Re: Starling and Olive
Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2020 2:49 pm
by DUBBN
This is definitely not in your league William, but I am sure it will work for me.
I tied them in 18 and 16 on heavy scud hooks.
I used a dark Olive thread that is a favorite of mine. Veevus AO5, 16/0. Also, I used Black hen.
I am hoping to swing them tomorrow, paired with Partridge and Yellow.
Re: Starling and Olive
Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2020 7:20 pm
by letumgo
Is that ice dubbing, for the thorax?
Good luck tomorrow.
Re: Starling and Olive
Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2020 7:52 pm
by DUBBN
letumgo wrote: ↑Thu Apr 23, 2020 7:20 pm
Is that ice dubbing, for the thorax?
Good luck tomorrow.
It is Ice Dubbing.
I hope I get to go.
Re: Starling and Olive
Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2020 11:03 pm
by Roadkill
DUBBN,
That is a great looking tie!
My most productive flies #18 and smaller(outside of BWO hatches) are tied with either Black or $3 Dip Rust Brown thread.
IMGP0227 by William Lovelace, on Flickr
