The Three P's

[DUBBN]

Peacock, Partridge, and Purple.

[tie2fish]

P-p-pardon me sir, but that looks p-p-perfect!

[Smuggler]

Damn those are nice. On that bronzed hook? Beautiful.

Go catch some troots on those.

[DUBBN]

Thanks Bill and Eric.

Eric, the hook is the Mustad 3399 size 10. I have had these hooks for many moons. I do not know if it is even manufactured any more. It is the bottom hook in the photo. The hook above it is the Mustad 3906B size 12. I asked a few people over the years why this model (3399) was so dark. I do not remember getting a reason. It has been my go to size and model for Peacock and Partridge for a few years now.

Yeah, I tie Soft Hackles on short hooks.

[zen leecher]

Mustad still makes a 3399A wetfly hook. It has a smaller barb than the old style 3399A.

[Smuggler]

Thanks Bill and Eric.

Eric, the hook is the Mustad 3399 size 10. I have had these hooks for many moons. I do not know if it is even manufactured any more. It is the bottom hook in the photo. The hook above it is the Mustad 3906B size 12. I asked a few people over the years why this model (3399) was so dark. I do not remember getting a reason. It has been my go to size and model for Peacock and Partridge for a few years now.

Yeah, I tie Soft Hackles on short hooks.

I love old Mustad 's, they're becoming increasingly difficult to find now. And pricey! But yea, that's a nice hook for that pattern and many others too.

[William Anderson]

Wayne I could go on and on. This is really beautiful and for your water a#10 might be the ticket. The profile certainly works and incorporating your favorite color member hurts =). This has a certain letumgo look about it which is a very high compliment. I love the direction you've taken your pics. I really have to reevaluate what I'm doing. It's very special.

On a contrary note...in my opinion once you've exceeded a #12 hook, no one can call the shank short. =) that's a lot of real estate to work with. =) this seems the right choice for this pattern regardless.

[chase creek]

Not a whole lot I can add to the previous comments, but DANG!, that's a pretty fly.
And wonderful job on the hackle. A real keeper.

[Old Hat]

Wow! Peacock partridge and purple... the fly pattern trifecta! Nice work.

Love the hooks. Those two you show are still my favorites today. Even if they have changed slightly. I always did like the deep color of the older Mustads.

[letumgo]

Perfection! Wayne, even you have to admit purple looks amazing with peacock and partridge.

Love the old Mustads...