Starling & Gold

[chase creek]

Hook - Diiachi 1640, #12
Thread - Pearsall's Gold
Body - Tying Thread Touch Dubbed w/ Muskrat
Thorax - Not intended, but over estimated body, so wound excess back
Hackle - Starling

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[letumgo]

Nice spider Rodger. I need to look thru my hooks to see if I have any of the 1640's. I'd like to add a few of these to my fly box.

[tie2fish]

Your nice sharp photo clearly shows us the matching gold of the hackle tips and the abdomen, Rodger. Very nicely done. Is there a cement on the head wraps that gives them that amber shade?

[chase creek]

Yes, I use Sally Hansen Clear. Turns the color of most threads darker. Probably don't need it, but I usually only do a 3 turn whip finish, so I feel better if I stick it down with something.

[DUBBN]

Great photo and pattern. I like the effect the touch dubbed muskrat has on the fly. Well done.

[Kelly L.]

I like the pattern, the hook, and how the materials all go so well together. Looks like a killer little pattern to me.