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[jonnied17-2008]

A couple of even skinnier variants of the wafty shown previously. Any comments welcomed.

[Spider]

Jonny, havent seen the other, but how do you get the CDC wing in that position etc ? Nice fly - cant see it lasting too long, although i would still use one.

[jonnied17-2008]

thanks spider have you seen buzz's video of the split thread hackle? If not I'll go find it and post it up here.

P.s. what is it that makes you think it won't last long? just the cdc?

here the link to marks cracking vid;

http://www.flyforums.co.uk/fly-tying...te-hackle.html

[Buzz]

Originally Posted by jonnied17-2008

Any comments

Killers, real killers.
I want it to be May NOW

[dabhoy]

Really nice Jonnie
Have you used cdc barbs for the tail as well

[jonnied17-2008]

Originally Posted by Buzz

Killers, real killers.
I want it to be May NOW

tell me about it warm weather, low water, rising trout...

Originally Posted by dabhoy

Really nice Jonnie
Have you used cdc barbs for the tail as well

cheers kevin, yep your spot on, should make for nice delicate tails

[Watersplatter]

I like it a lot, but if I was going to be piccy I would shorten the wing a tad by breaking the cdc between finger and thumb.
Keep em comin'

[jonnied17-2008]

Originally Posted by Watersplatter

I like it a lot, but if I was going to be piccy I would shorten the wing a tad by breaking the cdc between finger and thumb.
Keep em comin'

cheers thats the beauty of it- leave it long and customize it at the waters edge I reckon you could make this into an emerger or even a spinner pattern aswell...

[Watersplatter]

I tye both the cdc hackle type as yours and the loop wing type and have found the latter to be more resilient especially in the smaller sizes. I agree with you regarding changing things at the waterside you have to be adaptable.

[spidersplus]

Jonnie,

Lovely looking skinny patterns - I like the profile of the hook - what did you tie the flies on?

Kind regards