First Fly Post - WD40 Variant

[tonyt]

Took the plunge and finally posted a tying.
It's a variant of the WD40 midge pattern by Mark Engler, although this one looks more of a nymph than a midge.

The quills are from Lucian.

Kamasan B175 #14
Tails/Shuck - mallard flank
Body - natural quill
Thorax - Dark Olive seals fur
Thorax cover - Mallard flank


TMC 200R #18
Body - Olive quill


Your comments are welcome, be gentle though it's my first time
Apologies for the lack of picture quality...bad light.

Tony

[christy27]

Nice ties Tony, I especially like the bodies and the small mohican is a nice touch. If I were to be picky the tails are a bit to long for me, otherwise spot on matey.

Chris.

[darwin]

a very nice variation! The WD40 can be a great pattern and I keep a selection of colours in my box

[shortea]

The quill gives a nice effect to the body


All the best Nick

[flytire]

i know its a variant and all but "WD" = Wood Duck and its still a nice tie!

[wingman]

Congratulations on your first post tony, nice ties, the quill bodies look great

[tonyt]

Originally Posted by christy27

If I were to be picky the tails are a bit to long for me, otherwise spot on matey.

I agree with you Chris, they are bit too long.

Originally Posted by flytire

"WD" = Wood Duck

Yes I must get some wood duck. Got the pattern from Ed Engles book 'Tying Small Flies' who substitutes mallard flank for the wood duck.

I've tied them down to size 24 but with thread bodies. I have had great success with these quill bodied ones, so far proving to be better than my old favourite the PTN.

Many thanks for the comments, it's much appreciated, you guys are the experience I gain from.

Cheers
Tony