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Lady Amherst ....ish

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#1 ·
Had some good luck this season using herl wings. They are not very durable, but man they move great. They also give a good profile while not being bulky enabling me to sink them as deep as I like.
Here is a Lady Amherst style fly with a herl wing.
Thanks for looking.
Insect Arthropod Eye Automotive lighting house fly
 
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Why?
Many reasons. Mostly, because it's fun to experiment.

For this fly, I wanted lots of movement. Marabou and herl have that tantalizing motion that fish seem to respond to.

I like showing them something different.

Confidence after having success.

Etc...

Hair would be a better choice for durability.
But then, I wouldn't have to tie or fish new flies!

Thanks for asking!
 
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