2 reasons: First, it is not my original pattern. I ran across it online somewhere, and this was how it was tied. I just can't remember where, or who tied it. I also cannot find it again.

And secondly, I didn't think of it at the time. Those are great ideas for improvements, and I will be incorporating them into the future ties of this pattern.

I wonder if those improvements would qualify it as a new pattern? You may have invented a new fly.

Good job.

Quote Originally Posted by Ray Kunz View Post
Why do you tie the bead chain eyes on the underside of the hook where it in effect reduces the gap of the hook? Putting them on the other side would avoid itnterfering with the gap while also making the fly ride hook-point-up like a Clouser and be more snag proof.