Split-thread softhackle SBS

[ScottP]

Allan,

Thank you for your honest opinion and criticism; I realize this technique isn't for everyone and your method certainly produces excellent results, in the right hands (not mine, apparently). Also, cutting the butts closer would certainly make for a neater appearance; I don't mind the stubs and I don't know if the fish care, but a person should be happy with the fly they're tying/using.

Regards,
Scott

[quivira kid]

Thanks for this.... I found it very helpful! I need to get some of the Pettijean clips.

[john52948]

scottp,

thanks for another way to skin the cat. i would think the barbule butt ends , as short as they are might add a little bulk and buggieness to the head of the nymph.

[Allan]

Allan,

Thank you for your honest opinion and criticism; I realize this technique isn't for everyone and your method certainly produces excellent results, in the right hands (not mine, apparently). Also, cutting the butts closer would certainly make for a neater appearance; I don't mind the stubs and I don't know if the fish care, but a person should be happy with the fly they're tying/using.

Regards,
Scott

Scott,

Appreciate and thank you for your SBSs and your reaction to my comment. It was solely from a personal viewpoint. I completely agree that the fish are the final arbiters and that "a person should be happy with the fly they're tying/using." Anyway, looking forward to your next set of sequential tying instructions.

Allan

[greenwing]

For me, I usually learn something from every post I read but there was something extra this time. It was so nice to hear polite, considerate and open opinion and response. It makes me feel good to enjoy an activity with a group of true sportsmen. Just say'n.

[planettrout]

Scott,

Check out this method:

http://flyanglersonline.com/flytying...030308fotw.php

Allen uses one other method for small hooks, it is called the "compensated collar hackle"...it is in his book...


PT/TB

[ScottP]

PT,

I have Allen's excellent book, and have tried this method (similar to Walter's), but can't seem to get consistent distribution; like I said, more of an issue with my inability. Thanks for the link.


Regards,
Scott

[gqualls]

Scott,
I truly appreciate the time you put into sharing your SBS patterns. You always have very useful information. It was very refreshing to hear polite, considerate and open opinion along with response without getting worked up. FAOL has a long tradition of people sharing and learning ideas and that continues tonight. Good stuff. Thanks again for all the patterns you have shared of late.

[Jeremy]

I've used Charlies method with good results although I do have a Hun skin with the head intact and many of little hackles are nearly too small....

http://www.charliesflyboxinc.com/fly...m?parentID=155

Jeremy.

[WarrenP]

greenwing,

Let me be the first to welcome you to FAOL from Tennesee! You have joined the best group of sharing people you will ever come across! Welcome....