Little Woven Bug

[brannan]

A wee bug, woven with peacock herl and silk. Simple enough to tie, as yet, untried.

Comments welcome.

[syphogenic]

Looks the biz to me Think the thorax head area could do with beefing up...good idea indeed, I like it lots

[brannan]

The very first One I tried had a herl thorax... Wasn't too sure on it - back to the drawing board!



I would love the herl to be underneath but don't think it's possible...

[syphogenic]

I see what you mean! The first one you posted looked like it needed the peacock herl thorax...then you post your 2nd fly and it doesn't look as good as the first

How about a wing post type thing....wrap the peacock herl around it instead of a hackle, then pull it over to form a peacock herl thorax cover. Maybe slightly dub the thorax also with a mix of the abdomen colour and a wee bit something else?

[flytyingguy]

Defo for when caterpillars are falling off the bushes overhanging the river

[brannan]

Originally Posted by syphogenic

I see what you mean! The first one you posted looked like it needed the peacock herl thorax...then you post your 2nd fly and it doesn't look as good as the first

How about a wing post type thing....wrap the peacock herl around it instead of a hackle, then pull it over to form a peacock herl thorax cover. Maybe slightly dub the thorax also with a mix of the abdomen colour and a wee bit something else?

Very good idea on the thorax cover. Another idea would be to weave the herl and some straggle/micro fritz for the thorax...

[syphogenic]

Originally Posted by brannan

Very good idea on the thorax cover. Another idea would be to weave the herl and some straggle/micro fritz for the thorax...

Wouldn't the core give you too much build with the straggle fritz though?

[syphogenic]

How about two colours of marabou twisted together...say the abdomen colour (sunburst) and brown. Taken from near the tip of the feather....then posted peacock herl thorax cover?

[brannan]

Originally Posted by syphogenic

How about two colours of marabou twisted together...say the abdomen colour (sunburst) and brown. Taken from near the tip of the feather....then posted peacock herl thorax cover?

Another good idea - leave it with me - I'll post results tomorrow.

[eurospark]

Originally Posted by flytyingguy

Defo for when caterpillars are falling off the bushes overhanging the river

Had the same thoughts. Liking it.