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[dwiltshire]

Hook: Partridge BIN #14
Thread: Sheer 14/0, orange
Rib: Copper wire
Abdomen / wing case: Pheasant tail
Thorax: Squirrel

The tips from the wing case are tied back to suggest legs at the front of the thorax.

[roders]

Thats a cracking flee sir.
I've been trying to get the length of the feather tips from the thorax cover right to sweep them back to represent legs and not really been happy with the results.
This looks much better, think i'll give it a go.

Rob

[falsecast]

Lovely 'shaggy' nymph Dave, and looks good on the longshank hook

[Buzz]

That looks like an angry wee critter

[dwiltshire]

Thanks folks.

Originally Posted by roders

Thats a cracking flee sir.
I've been trying to get the length of the feather tips from the thorax cover right to sweep them back to represent legs and not really been happy with the results.
This looks much better, think i'll give it a go.

Rob

Rob,

See here: River Fly Box, Tying the Pheasant Tail Nymph

"(If you require the legs, you need to meaure up carefully now. Let the tips lie back to the same length as the tails. Practice makes perfect here as you are relying on the other proportions being correct!)"

[roders]

Cheers Dave,
I've not seen your site before, Very usefull.

Rob

[dwiltshire]

No worries Rob. Thanks for the feedback.