What have you tied today?

[Lochan_load]

You'll probably find in about a week you'll need to trim them both, they tend to fan out a bit when you leave them. They've come out really well, one thing I do is start from the eye and always have the scissors towards the tail, means you keep the taper going back the way, if you try it you'll see what I mean. I've got some to do but putting it off, tying them off and trimming them is a bit fiddly

[Clan Chief]

yeah I start trimming from the front but as I go along its just hit or miss as it gets messy. It's just luck if it turns out ok. I think I will trim that 2nd head down and hopefully not ruin it.

[Lochan_load]

Leggy claret bumble
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[Lochan_load]

Couple of hares ears 10&12[attachimg=1]

[Clan Chief]

Very nice Andy!

[Clan Chief]

Hope I'm not boring you lads. Here my latest flees. Thats me done meddling with muddlers for now. I'm looking forward to using them on the Uists and Benbecula

[rannoch raider]

Beautiful flies never bore anyone ! There are some real crackers going up at the moment. Those bumbles and muddlers are superb! :-)

[Robbie]

Cracking flies guys. Given me the kick up the arse I needed to spend some time at the vice. Never really been one for muddlers but thought I'd give a few a go aswell.

[Lochan_load]

Superb Robbie, would like to get some orange and red deer hair

[Robbie]

Cheers Andy. To be fair the photo seems to have enhanced the appearance of the red, in the flesh it is more of a rich pink. The risk of ordering materials online. Was considering dyeing some deer hair myself, but suspect there may be issues with it falling apart.