Pussycat

Pussycat

Hook - Mustad 38941, size 6-10
Thread - Gray
Tail - Greenish gray cock ring neck pheasant rump feather fibers
Body - Dubbed muskrat, beaver and olive synthetic fur mixed in equal parts
Legs - Greenish gray cock ring neck pheasant rump feather fibers
Wing case - Mottled brown cock ring neck body feather tied in at the head and extending over 1/3 of body

Popular Fly Patterns - Terry Hellekson

Not only do I like the flies you all show us, but I also like the way you picture them afterward. I know there was a post describing the methods used a long time ago. But can you update us on the current way using more modern equipment and methods if so?

below is “my take on fly photography” from my blog

[Flytying: New and Old: MY Latest Take on Fly Photography - MY Simple Setup (flytyingnewandold.blogspot.com)

t](http://flytyingnewandold.blogspot.com/2017/12/my-latest-take-on-fly-photography-my.html)his is how i do it but i’m sure others have a better way

awesome subtle coloration besides being an elegant tie

i use a long lost technique of “hand blending” two different color dubbings

:smiley: