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The Dotterel Dun

Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2021 3:13 pm
by Updtate
Hook. Alex Jackson North Country size 13.
Silk. Pearsalls Gossamer orange #6a.
Body. Orange silk.
Hackle. Dotterel I substituted With Eurasian Collared Dove outer covert feather.

I am interested in opinions on the substitution of Dotterel with the Dove. I realize that this may be difficult as I can't imagine that many have seen Dotterel!
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Re: The Dotterel Dun

Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2021 3:46 pm
by zen leecher
I like the looks of the dove hackle. I see an outing to get one or two in the near future.

Re: The Dotterel Dun

Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2021 4:36 pm
by Variant
Tom ,
Great looking fly!
The color is very close, and IMHO it is a good substitute.

Lou

Re: The Dotterel Dun

Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2021 9:57 am
by hankaye
Howdy All;

Just the basic question.
Just use the wings or what other sections of feather would be useful and for what?

hank