Good point regarding the "messy" appearance of a pile of midges. I also love the reference to the Wooly Worm. Finally, I am a fan of trimmed hackle on the underside. Thanks for doing this. B.
Just tied this pattern tonight in a fly tying class. We only used one peacock feather to tie the fly. From the looks of it you used 3 peacock feathers to tie this one. What is your recommendation? Mine looked a little sparse with only using one feather.
Good point regarding the "messy" appearance of a pile of midges. I also love the reference to the Wooly Worm. Finally, I am a fan of trimmed hackle on the underside. Thanks for doing this. B.
LARiverBoy 1 year ago
Just tied this pattern tonight in a fly tying class. We only used one peacock feather to tie the fly. From the looks of it you used 3 peacock feathers to tie this one. What is your recommendation? Mine looked a little sparse with only using one feather.
chasedutahz 2 years ago
We were using a #16 fly hook.
chasedutahz 2 years ago
never tried this pattern, maby the next time im at the river ill give it a shot
THEflytierman 2 years ago
This is one of my 'secret' flies that I use all the time.
Size 18. It floats high and it's easy to see.
Good video. I know the trick about trimming the bottom hackle, but I've never tried it. I think I just might need to try it sometime!
Oysterboiler 3 years ago