Critchley Hackle

[Old Hat]

Out of Bergman's Trout. Just for fun.

Trying to get a little life back in the forum. Been kind of dead lately.

[hankaye]

Old/New Hat, Howdy;

Not familiar with Critchley, is that the pom-pom lookin' part at the front???

Extremely attractive fly, well put together and just like a nursery schooler
"Here ... plop ... what-cha think ????"

hank

[Old Hat]

I assume Critchley is the name of the inventor Hank. Don't know anything about it other that it is one of the "fancy" wingless wet patterns found in Trout.

[letumgo]

What can you tell us about this pattern? I am not familiar with it. Beautifully tied. Is that tied on a Mustad 3666?

Oops. Our posts crossed in the ether-net.

[Old Hat]

The hook is a old Pennel Limerick. Don't know the number. I like the sharp limerick look with slip tails.

[letumgo]

Nice hook!

The Limerick bend and the large barb made me think it was an old Mustad. The model 3666 are getting to be as rare as hens teeth...

[Mataura mayfly]

One of the rarer breed to be sure. There are not too many Trout sized wingless wet's that call for a hackle of two different feathers.

Did you use two quill slips for the tail, or just a single?
What material did you choose for the body?

[Old Hat]

Two quill slips for the tail Jeff, and the body is a kid mohair yarn.

[swellcat]

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Black and yeller
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Fish for a feller.
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[DOUGSDEN]

Carl,
Meeeoooww! This is a classic! I like it! Thanks to Bergman and thanks to you for giving it life on such a cool looking iron!
Dougsden