Thanks guys for the kindness!
I'm not really displeased with this tie, I'm just not totally pleased with what was in my mind and what finally came from the hand.
Two things with the classics, and any other fly for that matter, that have always been a killer for me are married wings and neat heads.
Married wings most always end in divorce. Tied and re-tied until, if there's anything remaining in me, I'll try a mess of a mixed wing with what's left, both of the wing and my soul!! If I manage to pull it off somehow, it brings me to the real test...
The head!!!! I just can't figure out how to keep it all together at this point. Physically on the fly, emotionally on my part! There's a lot of material to cover up, and quite bulky. I think I've gotten it, then tighten up a hitch ready for the finish, and it all cascades down the eye!! Walk away from the fly, have a beer or two, maybe three, try to figure out how to untangle the mess, then get the razor out. It's the only way sometimes!!!!
Matt, hook is an Adlington & Hutchinson 3/0.
Cheers my friends,
-Bill