Tom Mason is a well respected fly tyer and fly fisherman from New York. I have been admiring his soft hackles for some time and I wanted to post some of his work here for others to enjoy.
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| Sulphur Soft Hackle |
Sulphur Soft Hackle
A sulphur soft tackle from Soft Hackles by Sylvester Nemes. Pattern by Ted Ward who developed this fly for the West Branch of the Deleware about 25 years ago .
Hook. Daiichi 1480 size 14.
Silk. Pearsalls gossamer yellow
Tail. 3 gray partrige.
Body. Yellow silk.
Thorax. Natural seal..
Legs. Gray partridge.
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| The Violet Midge |
The Violet Midge
Hook. Daivhi 1180 size 12.
Silk. Pearsalls gossamer Salmonberry.
Body. Same
Thorax. Mole.
Hackle. Waterhen outer covert.
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| March Brown |
March Brown
From North Country Flies by T. E. Print #13 the March Brown.
Hook. Daiichi 1480 size 12.
Silk. Pearsalls Gossamer Lt. Orange 6a.
Body. Orange silk dubbed with Fox ear.
Hackle. I Americanized and used wood cock from New York.
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| Yorkshire Blue Upright |
Yorkshire Blue Upright
Hook. Daiichi 1480 size 12.
Silk. Pearsalls gossamer gray #9a.
Body. Gray silk.
Rib. Fine silver wire.
Hackle. Coot
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| The Winter Brown |
The Winter Brown #3 from North Country Flies by Pritt.
Hook. Daiichi 1480 size 12.
Silk. Lt.Orange Pearsalls gossamer #6a.
Head. Peacock Herl.
Hackle. English wood cock under covert.
Body. Lt. Orange silk.
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| The Yellow Woodcock |
The Yellow Woodcock
Hook. Daiichi 1480 size 12.
Silk. Pearsalls gossamer yellow #5.
Abdomen. Yellow seal.
Thorax. Hares Ear mix.
Hackle. Woodcock outer covert well marked.
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