Friday 29 April 2011

CCG Caddis flies

It is warming up a bit and I saw my first Danica of the season on Wednesday.
I have a boxful of Danica which I will be overfilling in the next few days.
Meanwhile I have been getting my motor functions back tying dry caddis flies
Hooks are size 16 to 10
Bodies are hare'sear dubbing with optional hackle ribbing
Hackles are cock hackle over hare's ear or just hare's ear picked out
Wings are partridge or grouse set with a layer of Clear Cure Goo
then cut to shape.

Monday 18 April 2011

Lars Andersson fly box and Reversed Parachute midges

This is a beautiful fly box by Lars Andersson, Sweden, one of the finest craftsmen I have ever met
The box and its contents are destined for a friend,
here is the interior, midges size 14 and 16
on Hyabusa 371
 

Sunday 10 April 2011

5/0 Spey fly

Thought I should try a different classic
This a 5/0 Spey Fly