video - Bog Fly Variant

[Hans Weilenmann]

Bog Fly Variant
Hook: Kamasan B175 #12
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, black
Body: Ostrich herl, dyed black; flash, red - twisted into a rope
Wing: Magpie tail slips
Cheek: Flash, red
Collar: Hen, dyed red


Video here - best viewed in HD, and a larger window:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=df9a1VK8DS0


Cheers,
Hans W

[ScottP]

Hans,

Beautiful fly. I've always been intrigued by that iridescent sheen on magpie feathers (our Black-billed version is very similar to the Eurasian).


Regards,
Scott