I'm happy you gave these a try Alan, and look forward to hearing how they work on your local brook trout.
What make and model hook did you use, and what thread is that? I really like the look of both versions. I'm a sucker for bleached starling. It has such a nice tan color for fishing flies.
Claret & Purple Starling
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The hook is a Partridge L3AS...spider hook #12...the thread is YLI #248.
Alan
The hook is a Partridge L3AS...spider hook #12...the thread is YLI #248.
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Ray and Alan, those are great ties and purple is a great color! Thanks for posting these.
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"Clarice Starling" - January 2009
Body - claret Pearsall's
Thorax - claret Ice Dub
Hackle - starling
My entry into a Great Feathers fly tying contest.
Body - claret Pearsall's
Thorax - claret Ice Dub
Hackle - starling
My entry into a Great Feathers fly tying contest.
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Awesome! Nice to see you posting again Chris. 
Welcome back, ole friend.
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