What have you tied today?

[Wildfisher]

Simple,and a total bugger to see on the water. Works great on a smooth surface or when they won't look at heavier dressed patterns. Jut a few turns of red game and one of blue dun hen then clipped below.

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[rannoch raider]

I'm loving these trout patterns Fred. Had a look at a few other patterns by Hans Weilmann and Bob Wyatt that you've flagged up and they are so functional, beautiful and simple. Can I ask what hooks you favour for these flies? I've been been trying to get my eye in again in for smaller flies by playing around with some similar patterns. I tried the Fulling Mill Ultimate Dry hook  but I don't like it. I think its too fine and has too much flex.  I've reverted to the simple no frills Kamasan B170's and B100's until I find something else.

[Wildfisher]

These are Fulling Mill Grab Gape 35025 which is a strong wire barbless hook.

[haresear]

These are Fulling Mill Grab Gape 35025 which is a strong wire barbless hook.

I must say that to my eye the gape on that hook looks too big on that style of fly. I prefer a standard gape.
Mind you I am not a trout

[Wildfisher]

Looks huge Alex, but it's not really it's a macro photo and way above life size. The hook shank length is a 16, the gape a 14. It's a matter of getting used to it, to my eye now standard hook shanks look too long.  :lol:  I'm convinced that the wider gape hooks hold fish better and I lose fewer fish on them.   

[rannoch raider]

Duster Variant.......

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[Wildfisher]

That's a nice tie.   

[rannoch raider]

Stole it off you ! :lol:

[Wildfisher]

Comparadun. First one I have ever tied and I'm thinking the wing might be a bit thin?

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[rannoch raider]

Maybe 'Sage Circa' could show us his successful Paradun pattern that he was using to good effect on the Don ? It would be nice to have something to aim for. :wink: