River Fly Box: Ultra Simple Olive Emerger

Saturday, 19 June 2010

Hook: Partridge SLD #20
Thread: Sheer 14/0, primrose
Wing: CDC

~Dave

Peter said...: Hi Dave,
can I just ask, what are your views on putting a couple of turns of wire on the bend of the hook to cock it. Does it present the energer any better or not do you think?
cheers

Peter; 19 June 2010 at 19:59
Dave Wiltshire said...: Peter,

Personally I do not bother. The weight of the hook, especially with such a simple pattern as this, will be enough to take the body through the surface film and allow it to sit correctly. However, if you're using a rather more 'messy' body with longer gurad hairs, a wire rib is useful. I have been using Hends wire recently - the finest diameter wire I have seen - and pefect for dries.

~D; 19 June 2010 at 22:24
Peter said...: Dave,
I bought the synton thread frim Irish fly tying and see that they sell HENDS wire too, do you recommend the 0.008 or 0.019mm?
thanks
Peter; 20 June 2010 at 16:19
Dave Wiltshire said...: Peter,

The 0.008 is the one I have been using... but be warned, it is very fine!

~D; 20 June 2010 at 17:07
Andy Baird said...: Magic Dave! Life's complicated enough, stripped to the bare essentials this fly is a real treat to see.

Best,
Andy; 21 June 2010 at 10:37
letumgo said...: I haven't stopped by in a while and just wanted to see what you've been up to. Glad to see you've been getting some stream time.

Beautiful & delicate little pattern Dave. I can see this being a charmer on difficult days.

- Ray (letumgo); 27 June 2010 at 14:07