REE's WEE WET

[letumgo]

Source of Inspiration:




REE's WEE WET (inspired by Ron Eagle Elk's gas cap)
Hook - Daiichi Model 1710/2XL Nymph Hook (Size 12 & 14)
Thread - 8/0 UNI-Thread (Red)
Hackle - Hungarian Partridge (Natural)
Tail - Five or Six Strands of Pheasant Tail (Bleached Tan)
Abdomen - Hares Cheeks Dubbing (Creamy Tan) - taken from the cheek region near the nose (note scissor point in pics).
Thorax - Wool-Ease Yarn Dubbing (Walnut 127) - yarn chopped up and made into dubbing

Optional Variations - Rib (narrow gold oval metal tinsel)
Alternate Hook - Mustad Model 3906B Nymph Hook (looks closer to the hook shape in the design)






TYING SEQUENCE (photo step by step guide):

[Ron Eagle Elk]

Well done, Ray!! When Vickie was going to have my gas cap cover painted she asked to borrow a wet fly. Since this was a surprise for me, I didn't know why. I handed her a fly that looks almost identical to the fly you dressed, Ray. Really nice.

[DUBBN]

I hackle a feather the same way. Good looking fly , Ray

[letumgo]

Here is a Skip Nymph Variation, tyed with some of Jeff's endless spool of orange wool thread as the rib. Looks like a nice March Brown imitation.




TYING SEQUENCE






Hackle Tyed in by the Tip:




Motivation shot...

[Ron Eagle Elk]

Uh, Ray, a perfect match to my gas cap cover. Thanks, my friend.

[letumgo]

That is awesome!

[Mike62]

So much to like about this thread. The gas cap, the flies, Ron's movie star good looks...

[Ron Eagle Elk]

...Mike's need for new glasses.

[letumgo]

(funny)

[cgreene]

Awesome! I will definitely make one for my next fishing trip.