the bi colour: i did not use a bead, that is just dark brown thread... i took a piece on marabou and spun it continuously as i wrapped forward... marabou makes that fly very "leggy".

the DunKeld: unfortunately, i cant get jungle cock, I've tried and tried... never available anywhere, so the Dunkeld is out.... great tie though

the wire monster: i have tried tying that wired beast before... i believe you have that fly showcased in your one article "the possibilities of wire," i still have that by the way... lol
i cant for the life of me get the wire to sit flat as you come up around the bend... maybe its time to give that a go again.. lol (now that i have a little more experience)


as for what types of challenges... i have no idea how you tie this guy...


Organzacaddis_0023Sm_zpsfbecfe9b.jpg (this is one of AlanB's, not mine, just to clarify...)

stuff like this it a challenge to me... at least without a materials list...
how did you tie that guy anyway?
-spoof