I know I am going to cause a heavy debate with this one so here it goes. I know when we tie in wings on or dry patterns it makes the fly look better and in some cases I can see how it would make it float better. Here is the question I am asking; trout do not see the top of the fly all they see is the "footprint", so why put wings on them? The Adams has wings but the Flightless Adams does not and it is just as effective as its older brother and tied the same way with the same materials. So again I ask why wings? The Mosquito pattern calls for wings and to be honest I have tied them with and without wings and have had better luck with the wingless variety, and only use one hackle in the process too. Hmmmmm, one material fly swap, sounds intresting. Might have to host that one after the Pet Hair Swap. Folks I would like to hear your thoughts and comments on this question.
Thanks, Bart
