Buggers Muddle

[Scratch]

Here's a couple of muddlers for Orkney, jointly inspired by Alex's 'Kate McClaret', Mark's obsession with silly names, and my sisters penchant for the phrase 'a buggers muddle' (a right old mess)!

Nothing more than a muddled 'Crippler' really, but I've been itching to unleash the name for a while!

Anyway, probably the last flies from me for 2011. Good luck to all of you who are entering the tying comp, and a merry Christmas and a happy, healthy 2012 to one and all.

Claret Buggers Muddle

Hook: B175, 170 or 160, size 8, 10 or 12
Rib: Gold wire or oval
Body: Holgraphic tinsel - UTC 'Wine'
Body Hackle: Claret hen
Shoulder hackle 1: GP body feather - dyed bright red
Shoulder hackle 2: Grizzle hen dyed 'Silver Doctor blue'
Head: Deer hair






Cheeky Bugger's Muddle

Hook: B175, 170 or 160, size 8, 10 or 12
Rib: Gold wire or oval
Body: Seals fur mix - 33% Med ginger/light fiery/autumn crimson
Body Hackle: Furnace hen
Shoulder hackle: GP body feather dyed orange
Cheeks: JC splits
Head: Deer hair dyed 'Autumn Brown'

[spencer]

the JC in the third fly .....Very Smart , Well tied flies



Cheers
Spencer

[fortbhoy]

both very nice i like the second one of the two, it has a nice blend of colours and the jungle cock works a treat

[stormfry]

Very nice Scratch, love the claret.

[dabhoy]

I like them both do you need my addy
That autumn brown hair is a lovely colour and sets the tones of the fly nicely.

[zimtrout]

Lovely mate, where did you get the deer hair?

[christy27]

Like them both but the first one for me. Wow what a fly, just makes me smile .

Chris.

[arkle]

Looks like you're getting' the hang of these now Rob. Good job it was your idea for the annual tying comp's. Have a great time.

[Scratch]

Originally Posted by zimtrout

Lovely mate, where did you get the deer hair?

Hi Duncan. The 'Autumn Brown' was an 'Artifly' purchase. Should still be able to get yer hands on it somewhere. Try Neil at Anderson Angling.

[marks]

Oh I give up...

Would love to spin these up and have them catch on the lowland water as 'staple flies'. Could practice more and get them looking right.

May be I need to plan on moving North a bit.

Nice flies as ever Rob.
Mark