Blush

[Hans Weilenmann]

Blush
Hook: Grip 14723BL #12
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, black
Hackle: Hen, dyed hot pink
Body hackle: Hen, grizzly
Rib: Wire, silver fine
Tail: Woodduck barred flank barbs
Body: Muskrat


Cheers,
Hans W

[TyroneFly]

Beautiful fly. Thanks for sharing Hans.

[Byron haugh]

Hans,
This fly is tied, I believe, on an emerger hook?
What is it representing, and, where and when do you fish it?
Thanks

[Hans Weilenmann]

Surface skimming top (or "bob") fly, in the Irish lough tradition.

I am optimistic it may work (still to be proven) as a wet to chase SRC (See Run Cutthroat).

The hook selection is my pref

[Byron haugh]

A lake fly skimming the surface to imitate:_____________

[Hans Weilenmann]

A lake fly skimming the surface to imitate:_____________

That is not how it works on the loughs. These patterns skim/bob the waves, and bring up browns - they generally do not imitate any specific bug.