Mcphails Micro-Glint

[DUBBN]

The two top hooks are Firehole size 20. The bottom fly is a Wholesale Fly Company, Model 6. Size 16.

[letumgo]

Do you have a preference between the two hooks? I’m leaning towards the bottom one, but am curious to hear your thoughts on them.

Lovely flies, btw.

[DUBBN]

Ray, I kind of like the look of the Black ingredients on the Black hook.

[letumgo]

The black finish does harmonize nicely with the body.

[DOUGSDEN]

Wow Dubbn,
Talk about subtle beauty! Both ingredients harmonize nicely! I have to agree with you guys....the black finish hook gets the nod! Perfectly executed as always!
Got any more patterns in waiting? Keep it up Wayne!
Dougsden

[Ron Eagle Elk]

I like the look of the black hook as well, on this pattern. To get close to what most would call a size 20, what size Firehole hook would you have to use?

[DUBBN]

I like the look of the black hook as well, on this pattern. To get close to what most would call a size 20, what size Firehole hook would you have to use?

Ron, I dont know that Firehole makes their hooks that small. I am glad you picked up on the size difference.

[FlyFisherMann1955]

Wayne,

I agree--the black hook looks better. I would like to know more about the spool of material. Is it Glamour Madeira, as used in Dorsey's Top Secret Midge, but in a different color than white? Also, where does the wax fit in? Are you dubbing something onto the spooled material?

Thanks- Ken

[DUBBN]

Wayne,

I agree--the black hook looks better. I would like to know more about the spool of material. Is it Glamour Madeira, as used in Dorsey's Top Secret Midge, but in a different color than white? Also, where does the wax fit in? Are you dubbing something onto the spooled material?

Thanks- Ken

The material is a Madeira product. I have it in Purple and Gold as well. I mostly use it as leg material on size 20 and under baetis nymphs.


It is a very slick material to tie with. Being slick, just a touch of wax when I tie in the collar, and when I whip finish makes it hold very well.

[Fishnkilts]

I too prefer the black hooks. Like these fashion designers say, black goes with everything, and it shows it in the photo.

As for hook size with Firehole, I think they have maybe two styles that go smaller than a 20, but don't quote me on that. I don't like the fact that Firehole's hooks are larger than other hook sizes and I'd like to know why they made them that way.

Well done DUBBN on those flies.