Trying to do a couple of the RAT flies. Here is a black rat. I think I got this one pretty well. My only criticisms would be my crest, which is not of good quality (but you should blame the tyer not the material) and I had a real tough time manipulating it. Other than that I just need to put a coat of varnish on and put on some black laquer. Also, I brushed and picked out this (matte and coarse) dubbing. I Stroked it back too. I feel that it gives the fly a "sexier" look to it. What do you think? Critiques, comments, criticisms?