Musty Ruddler

[ScottP]

A bit monochromatic but this was more an exercise in dyeing. Looking for the right mix for fiery brown - used the Rit formula for Autumn Maple and although it may be a bit off, it gave me a killer rust. The deer hair should look interesting with orange bodied muddlers.



hook - WFC Model 6 #6
thread - UTC 140 burnt orange
tail - bleached pheasant tail dyed rust (Autumn Maple - 2Tsp Rit Sunshine Orange, 1/4 Tsp Rit Tan, 1/4 Tsp Rit Purple/4 cups water)
rib - small wire gold
body - dubbing ant black, fiery brown, fiery claret
hackle - grizzly dyed rust
collar - chukar dyed rust
head - deer hair dyed rust


Regards,
Scott