Read a great post over the weekend from Alan at Small Stream Reflections…you should really go read it when you get a chance.
He tied a ‘Partridge & Flash’ wet fly that looked really simple to tie, yet effective as all get out. The post itself tells a great story in and around the tying & fishing of this fly.
Thought I’d tie a few of my own yesterday, except reverse the hackle and make them tenkara style kebari. I also added a peacock herl collar, which is a typical feature on my tenkara flies. As you can tell, I’m not much at the vise, I can tie about 6 patterns adequately, but these turned out okay despite the poorly focused picture below.
I really need to get better quality partridge, the feathers I have came in a fly tying kit from a few years back and are all nasty and full of fluff. That said, I can’t wait to give these a try once I get back on some trout water. Maybe Colorado at the end of the month.
Did you tie or fish any different flies this weekend?
No flies. I spent the weekend taking out unwanted bushes. Up here they grow like weeds.
Michael, bring them too Colorado. I think the trout out this way would be excited for a chance at a Troutrageous Tenkara offering. I am building jigs this day if that still counts!
Nice flies Mike.Good feathers will make your tying so much easier.A great Partridge skin will cost 30 bucks and keep you in flies 'til your retired.
I am pleased to discover that I can still learn something.
I feel your pain Mark. Too many chores (or work), not enough fishing!
I will Mel. This is going to be a tying weekend, so will probably whip up a half dozen. Jigs are good with me!
I'm in! All of the feathers I usually use are good. I just need some partridge. Looks like a great material.
Glad you are pleased Howard. That was my goal.