Friday, 30 December 2011

Brook Dun #24



Hook: TMC 101 #24
Thread: Gudebrod 10/0, yellow
Tails: Coq de Lion, 5No barbs
Abdomen: Stripped peacock herl, tan
Thorax: Mole
Wing: Medallion sheeting, brown
Hackle: Whiting Bronze grade midge saddle, brown

Thursday, 22 December 2011

Cluster Shuck #28





Hook: Mustad 94840 #28
Thead: Sheer 14/0, claret
Wing: Niche Midge-wing
Thorax: Hares mask, some underfur

There's a handful of these heading West for the annual Sno-fly swap over on smallstreams.

Sunday, 18 December 2011

Blood Aphid #28




Hook: Mustad 94840 #28
Thread: Sheer 14/0 claret
Abdomen: Stripped peacock quill, olive
Wing: Clear Wing
Thorax: Rabbit cheek, clear Fly-rite Antron
Legs: Grizzly neck, golden olive