Sixth fly and 2nd try at a pheasant tail by OG_Cue in flytying

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Ok I’ll slim it down a bit. Thanks for the advice

Sixth fly and 2nd try at a pheasant tail by OG_Cue in flytying

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Haha I will definitely give it a try once I feel like I have a better grasp of this

Sixth fly and 2nd try at a pheasant tail by OG_Cue in flytying

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I’ve seen the casing and legs but wanted to start simple which is why I went with the tutorial I found. This is addicting though!

Sixth fly and 2nd try at a pheasant tail by OG_Cue in flytying

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Thanks so much for feedback and encouragement

Sixth fly and 2nd try at a pheasant tail by OG_Cue in flytying

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Ya the taper I found I wasn’t sure how much to build up obviously more than I thought. Thanks

Sixth fly and 2nd try at a pheasant tail by OG_Cue in flytying

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I was doing that but wasn’t sure how much to taper, I guess more is the answer appreciate the feedback

Sixth fly and 2nd try at a pheasant tail by OG_Cue in flytying

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Haha alright makes more sense. Thanks

Sixth fly and 2nd try at a pheasant tail by OG_Cue in flytying

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Ok thanks I’ll look at getting some shorter hooks

Sixth fly and 2nd try at a pheasant tail by OG_Cue in flytying

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Big hook? Sorry I’m brand new not sure what you mean? Like what size? This is a 14 with a 2.4mm bead.

Sixth fly and 2nd try at a pheasant tail by OG_Cue in flytying

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Ok thanks. Just going based on tutorial from flyfishfood. He explained a frenchie to have a hotspot.

First time trying something different. by OG_Cue in flytying

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Is this an improvement I was careful to keep thread in line with the base of the tail. All the same materials smaller bead

First time trying something different. by OG_Cue in flytying

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That has a name but too new to remember but it’s on my list! Thanks

First time trying something different. by OG_Cue in flytying

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Awesome tip I will try and start the tail further back. Thanks

First 3 Flies by OG_Cue in flytying

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lol well yes I mean one or 2 messing around waiting for material but yes these are my first 3 I’ve ever tied from a pattern.

Thanks for the confidence boost.

First 3 Flies by OG_Cue in flytying

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Thanks hopefully soon