Variations in Scottish Fly Styles.

[DNicolson]

I have posted this on FAOL and thought, although it is not strictly 'Wingless Wets'
info I should post it here.
Variations in Scottish Fly Styles.

There are several problems about Scottish Fly Styles.
Clyde Style in particular.
According to Lawrie and Skues, and what was the accepted
opinion of the first half of the 20th century.
The figure below shows this was the body length.


In John Reid's book 'Clyde Style Flies', this does not seem to
be crucial. The sparseness of the dressing appears the crucial
point. As can be seen from the illustration from his book.

Also look at the instructions given on tying the
'Greenwell's Glory'.
http://donaldnicolson.webplus.net/page409.html

Reid's book was very much based on information from local
Clyde Anglers, so the body length was not so important to them
when the book was published (1971).

So, it seems that Clyde Style has to be qualified as either
Clyde Style (Lawrie/Skues) or Clyde Style (Reid).
Or just do what works for you.
It does prove one thing, beware pronouncements in books.

[letumgo]

Once again I have to say "Thank You, Donald". Great post, and very educational, as I have grown to expect. I find this to be very useful information.

[michaelgmcgraw]

Another very informative history lesson ! Eagerly awaiting the next one

[Old Hat]

Interesting and eye opening. Thanks for sharing this bit of info Donald.

[willowhead]

Cool stuff, thankx Donald.