Subbed sharptail for ruffed grouse since I have none of the latter; I’d be surprised if it makes a difference. A pretty basic pattern; I much prefer the Ice Dub thorax over the original Krystal Flash collar; here’s a nice [b]video[/b] if you’re interested.
hook - WFC Model 6 #10
thread - Danville 6/0 tobacco brown
tail - barred woodduck
rib - tying thread
body - dubbing amber
thorax - Ice Dub orange (loop dubbed)
shoulder - sharptail grouse
Regards,
Scott
Another beautiful job on a very pretty pattern. Well done!
Jim Smith
Muddled Shakey Bealy Emerger
For those fortunate enough to witness an emergence, the Shakeys bursting fully-formed thru the water’s surface, it’s a sight they won’t soon forget.
hook - WFC Model 11 #12
thread - Danville 6/0 tobacco brown
tail - barred woodduck
rib - tying thread
body - dubbing amber
thorax - Ice Dub orange (loop dubbed)
shoulder - sharptail grouse
head/collar - pronghorn dyed golden olive (4 Tsp Rit Golden Yellow, 1/2 Tsp Rit Camel/4 cups water)
Regards,
Scott
Shakey Bealy Softhackle Spundun
The duns are unmistakable riding along the river’s surface.
hook - WFC Model 4 #10
thread - Danville 6/0 tobacco brown
shuck - Congo Hair brown
rib - tying thread
body - dubbing amber
thorax - Ice Dub orange (loop dubbed)
pfd/collar - pronghorn dyed golden olive (4 Tsp Rit Golden Yellow, 1/2 Tsp Rit Camel/4 cups water)
shoulder - hen grizzly dyed golden olive
Regards,
Scott