New flymph tier

[Hans Weilenmann]

I come to this from a very pragmatic angle - I select the ribbing width based on the result I am after. Beyond that my take is - there is no single right or wrong rib width

Cheers,
Hans W

[NeoDoc]

Used gold wire for the ribbing in this one

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[William Anderson]

Doc, this one looks like it could dance across the table. That kind of mobility and action would give me a great amount of confidence in this fly, upstream, down, swung or dead drift. Very attractive.

[Hans Weilenmann]

Doc,

Yep, that third one looks the biz for me also. Well done indeed

Cheers,
Hans W

[Old Hat]

Super Doc!

I agree with Hans, the ribbing choice should be a purposeful choice, no right or wrong. The same can be said for a lot of variables in fly tying. I do understand trying to "copy" a certain style by a certain tier though.

[Hans Weilenmann]

I do understand trying to "copy" a certain style by a certain tier though.

To expand on Carl's comment - it is a sound principle of any craft, and yes flytying is a craft, to get familiar with established techniques, established proportions - they are established for a reason after all, one would hope - before developing a personal style.

Cheers,
Hans "gotta understand the past before breaking the rules" W