What have you tied today?

[Clan Chief]

been tying again at last

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[Wildfisher]

Very nice Allan. How did you do the wing?

[Clan Chief]

I actually came across them while sifting through my stuff yesterday. They are  all pre cut and shaped etc in a packet. I think i got them from GAC a number of years ago. I tied a few of them years ago. Good sedge pattern at the local. First time ive tied it with a long tail . Just experimenting.

[scoobyscott]

Nice one chief, good to see you posting here again.
Liking them Fred, especially the emerger. Not sure about the leggy olive, time will tell.

[Wildfisher]

Not sure about the leggy olive, time will tell.

You may be right. It probably needs at least 6 legs.   

[scoobyscott]

You may be right. It probably needs at least 6 legs.

I didn't think the naiomi looked anything special, so what do I know    :lol:

[mackiia1]

Black and Orange

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This is a great fly on my local rivers early in the season. Works well when the river is falling after a flood and the water is still carrying a bit of colour - we call it 'Beery ' water. Might work on some of the peat stained rivers of Scotland.
Tying is:
Body - Orange Glowbrite # 7
Rib - Gold Wire
Hackle - Black Hen

[rannoch raider]

Going to try these hairy chaps for the sea trout in the salt this year. The pattern is a variation of the 'Grey Frede' which was shown to me on this forum by 'traditionalist' AKA Mike.  It's just got something I like.

Body is dubbed natural grizzle marabou as is the tail.  This is topped with a Grizzle cock hackle palmered and ribbed with copper wire. Body dubbing is then 'brushed out'. Head is bead chain ( this can also be varnished red or finished with red silk). Tie it in whatever size takes your fancy.

[scoobyscott]

Nice, could see that being good in rivers too for the broonies   :

[Wildfisher]

These hairy things do look good.