The Barrett’s Bane is a classic/traditional Welsh dry fly, originated by Roland Milton Cosmo Barret. The original has a dun hackle, but I prefer the variegated look of the grizzly dyed dark dun.
Barrett’s Bane (variant)
Hook: Tiemco 102Y #15
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, dark brown
Hackle: Grizzly, dyed dark dun
Rib: Wire, gold fine
Body: Pheasant tail barbs
Cheers,
Hans W
OK, I gotta ask - why the hackle at the butt rather than the head? Something about the retrieve?
The prevailing thinking behind this reverse style is that the hackle supports the heaviest part of the hook, and also obscures the point without impeding the hookup capabilities.
The style has been around for a long time.
I think that’s great thinking - will try it.
This begs another question. Since mayfly duns generally face downstream, do you think the reverse tied patterns with the hackle “wings” facing downstream when fished from above, take more fish?
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Best start practicing, Scott, in case I decide to post a USD pattern 
Cheers,
Hans W
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That has been suggested by some, Silver. Not sure I am buying into that without some tangible evidence.
Cheers,
Hans W
Wasn’t long ago that you would be challenged for using the term " variant" here.
chuckle you may challenge me all you like, Byron 
I call it (variant) because it follows the design of an established pattern, where I deviate by the choice of hackle color - for personal preference reason.
As such - it carries the original name, with the (variant) addition.
Makes sense to me
Cheers,
Hans W
No…no Hans!!
I posted what I called “a variant of…” And was quickly “taught the error of my ways”
I know what is meant by “a variant. Of one pattern or another”. Some did not.
I am with you on this.
Just because there was a “Variant” style of dry fly (having oversized hackle) does not mean the term cannot be used in a different context…