I like your technique for tying in the legs,they are tricky at the best of times. Will definitely try this when I next tie a few daddies. Thank you for the tip.
Hi it is annoying when all your Daddy legs just pull out on the first fish, that is why I build my flies for durability and not to impress someone with OCD. Many thanks regards Rod
Hi Roderick, a tremendous help to line up patterns for the Long legs. Appreciate it if you could remember what that gray- brown saddle title is- would it be a Herbert Miner, or a Metz in dark gray dun? A fabulous general saddle. This is a lovely contribution for dressers to review, well done, excellent. Enjoy a prosperous 2025
Hi sorry I think it is Metz but I purchased those feathers at least 30 years ago. I have the same brown -gray in Whiting's feathers, chose not to show them because the cost is going sky high, and I did not want to put fishers of due to price. My fly tying materials has taken me 50 plus years to build up. I appreciate your post a lot, regards Rod
@@roderickwalker491 Hi Roderick, I would be in the same position, and 53 years dressing. It brought back a memory of using a grey brown similar/ same hackle as a general wing/ legs on many fly patterns. I found a Whiting HM Pro gray cape, not quiet right, but I suspect the saddle may be darker and more balanced. I am going to look in to this further, especially with hen cape applications and see what is out there. Thank You for activating a common sense memory.
I like your technique for tying in the legs,they are tricky at the best of times. Will definitely try this when I next tie a few daddies. Thank you for the tip.
Hi it is annoying when all your Daddy legs just pull out on the first fish, that is why I build my flies for durability and not to impress someone with OCD. Many thanks regards Rod
Fascinating. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it . Rod 😊
Hi Roderick, a tremendous help to line up patterns for the Long legs. Appreciate it if you could remember what that gray- brown saddle title is- would it be a Herbert Miner, or a Metz in dark gray dun? A fabulous general saddle. This is a lovely contribution for dressers to review, well done, excellent. Enjoy a prosperous 2025
Hi sorry I think it is Metz but I purchased those feathers at least 30 years ago. I have the same brown -gray in Whiting's feathers, chose not to show them because the cost is going sky high, and I did not want to put fishers of due to price.
My fly tying materials has taken me 50 plus years to build up. I appreciate your post a lot, regards Rod
@@roderickwalker491 Hi Roderick, I would be in the same position, and 53 years dressing. It brought back a memory of using a grey brown similar/ same hackle as a general wing/ legs on many fly patterns. I found a Whiting HM Pro gray cape, not quiet right, but I suspect the saddle may be darker and more balanced. I am going to look in to this further, especially with hen cape applications and see what is out there. Thank You for activating a common sense memory.