Ginger Possum

[Bear007]

Hook; Allen S402 BL #12
Tail; Woodduck
Abdomen; Australian Possum
Thorax; Marigold Seal
Hackle; Ginger Hen behind Canvasback Wing Cover
Thread; Brown 12/0 Veevus

[DUBBN]

Great skill Bear.

[Mataura mayfly]

Very nice.
A few interesting materials there. Some not so easily controlled. You have done well to get everything looking just right. If I try for Seal thoraxes I tend to get a messy looking transition.

What is the intended target for your pattern? Looks like it might be a handy Steelhead pattern?

[letumgo]

Golly that's pretty! Where did you get Canvasback Wing's? Did you harvest them yourself?

Wonderful job on the fly and photo. I've tried photographing flies against a black background, but failed miserably. Kudos.

[Bear007]

What is the intended target for your pattern? Looks like it might be a handy Steelhead pattern?

I've had good luck with this type pattern on our Brookies and Landlocks.

Golly that's pretty! Where did you get Canvasback Wing's? Did you harvest them yourself?

I keep my eyes open on the net and grab them when the price is right. I forgot to mention that these are from a hen Canvasback, I really like anything that comes off of a hen, whether it be Duck, Pheasant, Quail, whatever, the feathers seem to be softer and easier to work with, they are also cheaper and easier to find.

[gingerdun]

Bear,
This is the kind of innovation that keeps the forum lively.
Imaginative use of materials, and great craftsmanship.

[Old Hat]

That has stillwater softy written all over it.

[Kelly L.]

I can see this pattern working extremely well where I live.