Since my pattern choice was a little different I started the thread early to give everyone plenty of time , including myself. I'm still trying to get my own pattern just right.
Since my pattern choice was a little different I started the thread early to give everyone plenty of time , including myself. I'm still trying to get my own pattern just right.
I think I'm going to try the black gnat silver.
I have a stupid question... how do you get the shiny head? Head Cement definitely doesn't do that.
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Mottled Fly Fisher - My Fishing Blog
I think a couple of coats of Loon's hard head black give a good effect. I read one guy uses black nail polish like Sally Hansen.
I use nail polish on mine. I prefer the Sally Hansen's but, right now I'm stealing, er using, Avon. Flies are half way done.
Thanks guys.
This is my second go around with wet winged flies. Last time was back in 2010 when somebody pulled this stunt in the monthly swap! I'm hoping this time, I'll do a bit better on my wing proportions.
Paul
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I like Hares Ears so I'll wing them and do the Winged Hares Ear. I got plenty of Goose feathers for slate color wings. Pick a bunch up two years ago form resident geese that were molting at a pond I fished back then.\
You shot the geese? Stuff'm like you do turkey!
Sjo
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Remember, I tie for fish not shadow boxes. Flies in the mail later today. Spares to the swapmeister! Thanks for the challenge.
I will attempt the Babcock but with the wing being married yellow and black rather than black over which is just a pain in the a$$.
Flies received billhouk. Very nice job and I think they would look fine in a shadow box. How's very one else doing out there?
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