[failtospey]

A good friend challenged me to do this...

 

[S_C_Flyfisher]

That's a great looking fly.
Thanks for sharing.

 

[failtospey]

That's a great looking fly.
Thanks for sharing.

Yes sir, thanks for looking!

 

[kova1385]

Flawless body work, i wouldnt have the guts to attempt this. I would prefer a shorter shank for this style but thats just me

 

[failtospey]

Flawless body work, i wouldnt have the guts to attempt this. I would prefer a shorter shank for this style but thats just me

A +1|2" would have been perfect, I agree!

 

[kevin200100]

nice fly. some taper in body would be nice

 

[Cutthroat1954]

Very nice! Guess that one is going in a frame?

 

[flytyer]

Very nice! I disagree with those who think it would be better tied on a shorter shank hook. In my opinion, Traherne's flies were made to be tied on long shank hooks; otherwise, they get too "busy".

 

[BCBound]

Looking good Matt. Floss work is top notch.

 

[failtospey]

Very nice! I disagree with those who think it would be better tied on a shorter shank hook. In my opinion, Traherne's flies were made to be tied on long shank hooks; otherwise, they get too "busy".

Proportionally a larger gape hook would have been nicer to match the length as well. Agree with busy if it was shorter after staring at it for a while.

 

[failtospey]

Looking good Matt. Floss work is top notch.

If anyone if curious how I smooth out my floss bodies check out my blurb on floss burnishing, its a modified way to do it, but it smooth's and shines at the same time.

http://www.feathersandhooks.com/tips-and-tricks/burnishing-floss/

 

[failtospey]

Very nice! Guess that one is going in a frame?

Stuck in a cork for now, not quite sure, might give it to the boss for Christmas.

 

[GR8LAKES FLYER]

Outstanding work my friend :smokin:
Smooth and well balanced .... reminds me of a fine single malt !!


Mike

 

[failtospey]

Outstanding work my friend :smokin:
Smooth and well balanced .... reminds me of a fine single malt !!


Mike

Thanks Mike, appreciate it.

 

[MZilliox]

lookin sweet

 

[failtospey]

nice fly. some taper in body would be nice

I agree that additional taper wold be nicer, there is a little, but not to the likes of alot of the examples out there, and Ive also seen examples with none or very little...

 

[Fishpaul]

Stunning!

That would look great on the Christmas Tree. Give it to the boss later!
Nice work!

 

[failtospey]

That would look great on the Christmas Tree. Give it to the boss later!
Nice work!

Thats not a bad Idea! :saeek:

 

[fish0n4evr]

Nice fly Matt - above and beyond. Excellent materials as well.

 

[mitchaka2fish]

not your fault.

a very well tied fugly pattern, hey.

cheers,
shawn