What have you tied today?

[corsican dave]

yep. very nice!  :

[rannoch raider]

Thanks gents. The postie arrived with some materials I've been waiting on this afternoon so here's the mark 2 version. It's only got one additional material in the dressing but it really brightens the pattern up. Saying that, it may be a good option to have a duller perch pattern for clear waters and spooky fish.
What do you prefer Dave bright or dull  (above)?

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[silverbutcher]

Don't know about Dave, but I prefer the first one. It looks more perch like IMO.

Billy

[Wildfisher]

Both are crackers, but I too prefer the first one.

[corsican dave]

yep, me too. but the second one will create a bit more disturbance. should chug quite nicely  :

[Lochan_load]

I actually like the second one better but I like my flies a bit more dandy! Both great tyings. This thread is really whizzing along just now, I've not had a chance to get the stuff out.....maybe tomorrow!

[rannoch raider]

Yeah, maybe less is more with the olive patterns. I do like a bit of orange in a pattern though, it's particularly striking when its sitting on the vice like a budgie ! :shock:

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This pike fly tying is quite addictive but I really need to get back to the saltwater sea trout patterns. Does anyone have a favourite fly for that sort of fishing for them ?

[rannoch raider]

Back to the coastal flies. One for when it's baltic in the Baltic! Vinterkiller variant.

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[Lochan_load]

Love it.

[corsican dave]

yep, that should catch anything that swims  :