[b]I dressed this fly last night as a Sea-trout/Steelhead fly.
I usually use two lamps when taking a picture, but for the first,
I slipped up and used only one, when I looked, it looked ok.
How do the two pictures compare.
Hook: Size 8 Partridge YK12ST.
Thread: Black.
Rib: Medium Silver oval Tinsel
Tail: Pheasant topping.
Body: Pearsall stout tag floss royal blue # 184.
Thorax: Fluo red seal’s fur.
Hackle: Ginger barred hen, natural.
About the fly, I may have been a bit heavy handed with the Hackle.
Too many turns? I rather liked the look of the hackle before it was wound and
got carried away.
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Like the fly.
The first photo shows the yellow tail better.
The body, thorax and hackle show better on the second photo to me.
MY $.02 on this and may not be worth that much.
Other than the background on the first being slightly darker and the reflections on opposite edges off of the bend, they seem about the same. Others with a more critical eye can probably see more differences betwen the photos.
Fly looks like a keeper regardless of which photo I’m looking at.
Steelhead hear in Southern Ontario (Canada) seem to prefer purple or a purple/cherry colour (instead of the blue). I will tie some up because I am tired of pitching the heavier purple buggers etc. (although they work). I think the hackle is good, not too heavy; and I like the first picture for colour, but the second picture for the lighter background.
A photographer here who held a session on photographing flies suggested having one light shine ONLY on the background to wash out shadows, maybe that is the answer – one on the fly and one on the background.
Cheers, and thanks for all your posts of flies.
Donald, I like that fly and might try to tie some for our local trout, albeit with some tungsten to sink it. The hackle doesn’t strink me as being too heavy for bigger, faster US waters. I wouldn’t reduce it. I like the top photo better. For my use, it would need some wire under the body and a bead head. The size and style of the hook should work. I might use a Tiemco 200r because they are more readily available, locally.
Imitation is the best form of flattery… I tied up a couple variations in green and red. My camera wasn’t working so the picture is from an iPhone. I’m not in your league Donald, but I enjoy your contributions. I’ve learned a lot studying yours. Thanks!
