Black Rat-1st Attempt

[gaeronf]

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?

[WarrenP]

The only comment I can make about it is that it looks good to me. I think you did a great job of tying and I will look forward to more of your flies.

Thanks for sharing and posting it.....

[Ron Eagle Elk]

Looks good to me, even the crest. If I was to nit-pick, I'd say clean up the head a bit before varnishing, but it's a good, clean tie. I like the dubbing. I usually either pick it out and sweep it back, or use a dubbing loop and sweep the dubbing fibers back. Nicely done fly.

REE

[texfly]

I like the sweep of the wing and the proportions look great. What wing material did you use? It has a nice fade from dark to light.

[DaveMac]

Great job Gaeron, I like it just as it is. Real nice to watch you as you try new things

[gaeronf]

Thanks everyone. The wing is grey squirrel tail. When I say varnish, I mean a coat of head cement, then black laquer, then sally hansens. The head will get bigger and will have a nice shiny, smooth appereance when complete. I will have to take a picture when it's done.

[Skip48]

I sure do like it and I bet the fish will as well!

Skip

[Stage 1]

Where did it go

[flickfly]

Where did it go ? Inquiring minds want to know.
When I first klicked on this thread there wasn't any photo then either.

[SMClark]

maybe a 'Stealth' Rat . . . ?