First Dabbler

[123jc]

Size 12 Fiery Brown Dabbler. First try at a dabbler, looking at the picture it looks to me that I've tied the mallard to long and haven't cloaked the bottom of the fly enough, what do you think ?



Cheers Craig

[roll cast]

I think you have picked up on all the issues yourself

The hackle maybe a bit heavy but only by 1 turn imo, if you get that wing and throat length sorted you'll have a brilliant fly there

[MARAZION MIDGE]

very good, a simple fish catcher
Love the hook! what make is it?
Mike

[garyj]

Agree with your own comments, but it will catch fish. Nice colours and very tidy!

Gary

[flytyingguy]

Brilliant i like the flies you post, again, what is the hook?!!

[123jc]

Thank's for the comments, the hooks just a b175 size 12.

Cheers Craig

[MARAZION MIDGE]

Originally Posted by 123jc

Thank's for the comments, the hooks just a b175 size 12.

Cheers Craig

Are you sure?
No barb

[123jc]

Originally Posted by MARAZION MIDGE

Are you sure?
No barb

Ye Mike, the first thing I do when tying is squash the barb with barb pliers.

Cheers Craig

[dabhoy]

I actually quite like that with the longer wing rather than a full cloak.
The fiery brown is very nice and the hackle is good with what looks like 4 turns up the body, in fact the only bit that seems a bit weak is the tail and looks too light.
As for it being your first attempt I think it a cracker

[123jc]

Originally Posted by dabhoy

I actually quite like that with the longer wing rather than a full cloak.
The fiery brown is very nice and the hackle is good with what looks like 4 turns up the body, in fact the only bit that seems a bit weak is the tail and looks too light.
As for it being your first attempt I think it a cracker

Ye, I see what you mean about the tail, you always think the fly looks good, then you take a picture and you see your mistakes, still it lets you know what to look for on your next attempt.

Cheers Craig