Experimenting with the DHS.

[Gander]

Mr Wyatt is probably going to kick me out of his fan club, but..................

I've been experimenting a little with the DHS. Instead of making a clipped head out of the hair roots, I've been tying them down and dubbing on a small head of Ice Dub (Lite Brite type material). I've not had a chance to try it on the fish yet, so any thoughts on how this type of variant might get on? It sure looks the business, especially the claret version with a head of mixed blue and claret Ice Dub.

On the subject of Lite Brite type material heads; I remember a style of bumble wet fly some years ago called the Blobby, I think. It was a standard palmered wet fly with a head of flashy dubbing that acted like a muddler head. Does anyone still use these or were they just a fad?

[Gander]

Can we see a picture Gander?  Sounds interesting...

Sorry, I don't have the technology,    but I'll send you one.  

[Storr]

I still use the Kate MacLaren Easy muddler to good effect today, as standard Kate Muddler with Peacock Ice Dub (original more tranclucent Ice Dub) Head. Will post pic tomorrow.
Gerry

[Storr]

My Kate MacLaren easy muddler as promised.




TAIL: GP Crest dyed Sunburst
BODY: Black Seals Fur
RIB: Silver Wire
BODY HACKLE: Metz Cock Saddle Hackle
HEAD HACKLE: Brown Metz Cock Saddle Hackle
HEAD: Peacock Ice Dub ( original stuff, not stuff Lakeland sell).

Excellent pattern to switch to if things are a bit slow.
Gerry