It is just a feel thing. Kind of like selecting deer hair. Wish I had a better answer but it just takes some trial and error and practice to get what you want.
@@ShortyOnTheFly 1) what brand klinkhammer hook is that? 2) do you find poor durability using pheasant tail? Have you considered using a really thin wire or maybe EP fibers for the body?
@@westsidewil I use Saber hooks. I prefer using a material that will sink for the body. That way the EP fibers will suspend the whole thing like an emerging insect. Hope that helps.
What a lovely fly. I’ll certainly be trying this in the coming season here in Ireland.
Awesome. Let me know how you make out.
Another great easy Tie SHORTY!
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it.
Nice fly
This is the way!
Indeed it is
Tying some this week! Peace
Awesome!
I too enjoy using EP fibers. Question: how do you determine how much to use for this pattern (or any pattern for that matter)?
It is just a feel thing. Kind of like selecting deer hair. Wish I had a better answer but it just takes some trial and error and practice to get what you want.
@@ShortyOnTheFly
1) what brand klinkhammer hook is that?
2) do you find poor durability using pheasant tail? Have you considered using a really thin wire or maybe EP fibers for the body?
@@westsidewil I use Saber hooks. I prefer using a material that will sink for the body. That way the EP fibers will suspend the whole thing like an emerging insect. Hope that helps.
@@ShortyOnTheFly I sort of suspected it. How durable is the PT?
@@westsidewil It holds up pretty well. You could always reinforce the PT with some fine copper wire.