I really like the looks of the Kate, Black Doctor, Torrish, Bulldog, Gordon and all of the old Salmon flies. I have recently taken up these intimidating flies and found that they really aren't that hard and all just require that you take your time and repeat them until they get a lot easier. If you care about what your flies look like and work to make them better, then you already have the most important ingredients. Practice and experience are really the only two things that you seem to need to get these things nailed. Keep at it and you will be amazed at what you can accomplish.