Today's flies...

[fishyjames]

Just done a D of E practice walk so have only done one fly today so far, but might do a few more tonight when I have nothing to do......you may have noticed that I like tying wet flies, so here is another, the Black Pennell!



Hope you like it
James

[spencer]

Very Nice James


Cheers
Spencer

[wobbly face]

Not bad James.
Been tying some dries for next season.
Completed all the D of E many years ago, certificates on the wall of tying room.
I wish you all the best.

[fortbhoy]

what's D and E all about? nice fly mate put a bite more varnish on the head it will give you a better finish

[fishyjames]

Thanks for the comments, Stevie, D of E award is the Duke of Edinburgh award, you basically have to do 3/6 months of a skill (I am doing fly tying) 3/6 months of physical (cycling) and 3/6 months of volunteer work, then you do an expedition (2 days for bronze 3 - silver and 4 day for gold) for silver and gold (I think) hope that clears it up

James for you comments on the fly, I will put more varnish on now James

[flytyingguy]

Ohhhh i might do that in S4, sounds great, nice fly, i pprefer hen hackles on my wet fly head hackles, personnal preference, keep it up

[fishyjames]

Originally Posted by flytyingguy

Ohhhh i might do that in S4, sounds great, nice fly, i pprefer hen hackles on my wet fly head hackles, personnal preference, keep it up

I'll try to get some hen hackles at some point, and will try a couple with them

[mancfly]

Nice one James! One of the deadliest patterns ever!

[fishyjames]

Originally Posted by mancfly

Nice one James! One of the deadliest patterns ever!

Thanks, does anyone know anywhere around surrey where this fly may be sucessful? Although, probably not at this time of year... I am going to Albury Fisheries on the 24th.

James

[flytyingguy]

It'll work on the rivers...