S. L. T.

[lastchance]

Looks great, John. Simple is always better for me. I feel an SBS coming along right as speak?

[gqualls]

John,
I really appreciated you sharing the information about this fly. I'll probably tie some this weekend. Thanks for sharing.

Greg

[Allan]

John,

Nice little fly. Is that a mallard flank feather?

[Allan]

John,

Thanks for clearing that up and the idea. I thought it was mallard. Think I'll try that same pattern style using teal & cream, wood duck & brown, and wood duck and dun. Of course, using a thread color that complements the hackle.

Allan

[Allan]

John,

Of course you're right. Don't know exactly what I was thinking when I wrote that. I meant using a thread that's similar to the insect body. Perhaps a shade lighter to account for it getting darker when wet

[Byron haugh]

John,
I know you're working on a SBS! But could you post a close-up of the fly? Is it similar to Borger's loop wing?

[Byron haugh]

Thanks, John.
Similar, except the Borger loop wing is in line with the hook shank and envelops the hackle. Will post a pic of one if I can find one.
Thanks, John. Nice looking fly!!

Here's one I found that I have tied in the Borger style. The hackle is V clipped on the bottom. Happened to use a synthetic for the loop wing, but the originals used flank feather or similar material, I believe.

[lastchance]

Bruce -

When I tied a fresh batch this morning, I took pix for an SBS. But the pix turned out downright lousy - poor focus and framing. Maybe I will do better next time I tie some SLTs.

John

I can figure it out John, Thanks
Bruce