Woodduck Heron (variation) SBS

[ScottP]

Found this version on a UK site. A little bit of flash on the back end to brighten things up.

hook - TMC 5263 #6
thread - UTC 140 hot orange
tag - tying thread
body - medium mylar opal
wing - woodduck flank
hackle - hen cream

Part 1

mash barb/start thread, wrap to bend and back to 2/3 mark; brush with Sally




tie in tinsel, wrap to point above point and back; tie off/trim






prep woodduck flank




tie in by tip, sweep fibers back while wrapping forward to 1 eye width back from eye

[ScottP]

Part 2

prep hen hackle; tie in by tip






wrap hackle; tie off/trim, whip finish, SHHAN








Regards,
Scott

[Alberto]

Scott,

I like this variation. That is how I tie my Woodduck Herons, using a tinsel underbody. This is a NH-born pattern (originator was Nick Lambrou) so this SBS hits close to home. A variation that works well for me uses an orange collar instead of the dun one. I also carry these with bead heads.

Alberto

[ScottP]

Alberto,

Thanks; appreciate the info on it's origins. I've got a few more variations in the pipeline but have to manage bandwidth.

Regards,
Scott

[Alberto]

Silver pheasant makes for a nice variation too