Fox Squirrel Nymph (variation)

[ScottP]

Replaced the dubbed thorax in Dave Whitlock's pattern with rat-brown ostrich from an old feather duster.

hook - Dai Riki 280 # 8
thread - Danville 6/0 brown
underbody - non-tox .030
rib - small oval tinsel gold
tail - fox squirrel back guard hairs
abdomen - dubbing fox squirrel belly/antron
thorax - ostrich herl dark grey/brown
hackle - hen (Dutch Welsummer)


Regards,
Scott

[whatfly]

Pretty much a different pattern I would argue, Scott. Nice tie, very October Caddis-ish. Where the heck did you get a Dutch Welsummer hen cape? Had never heard of the breed until this.

[ScottP]

John,

Thanks. Bought the cape years ago and wish I could remember where it came from because I'd get more. Didn't even know what it was 'till I saw this article

http://soft-hacklejournal.blogspot.c...?q=welsummer);

Regards,
Scott