Re: (was [VFB] Er like err WOW) now BWO + Hendrickson suggestions

[Jerryphl9]

Pete:    Certainly was a nasty day.  As low as the local creeks have been they should be back to below normal in a day or two.  As far as patterns go these two have worked around here and in other parts of the NE. For the BWO. The Usual Hook: Size 16-18 TMC 101 Thread:  Brown Tail:  Gray Snowshoe hair Body: Olive CDC feather tied in by tip and wrapped Wing: Gray Snowshoe hair or BWO Parachute Hook: Size 16-18 TMC 101 Thread:  Brown Tail:  Fibers of your choice Body: Olive CDC feather tied in by tip and wrapped Parachute Post:  Whatever you normally use Hackle: Gray Grizzly For the Hendrickson. The Usual Hook: Size 14 TMC 101 Thread:  Brown Tail:  Gray Snowshoe hair Body: Tan or Brown CDC feather tied in by tip and wrapped Wing: Gray Snowshoe hair or Snowshoe Cripple Hook: Size 12-14 TMC 2488 Thread:  Brown Trailing shuck: Rat Tail or Frizz Fiber colored brown Body:  2 or 3 Brown or Natural Pheasant Tail fibers,  tied in by tip and wrapped Rib: hair thin copper wire Wing:  Gray Snowshoe, tips pointed forward, back trimmed Thorax: Yellow CDC feather tied in by tip and wrapped, or yellow dubbing Hackle: Gray Grizzly Tying instructions Tie in trailing shuck Tie in Pheasant tail and wire. Wrap PT about 2/3's up the shank, counter wrap wire Tie in Snowshoe with tips pointing forward, trim back even Tie in hackle behind wing Tie in Yellow CDC feather and wrap or dub thorax Wrap hackle through thorax, tie down, build small head and finish. You can also tie this for the BWO, use an olive dyed PT with an olive or bronze trailing shuck on a size 16 or 18 TMC 2488.   I Jerry C "All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia."   In a message dated 4/8/2006 12:44:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:   Speaking of which (tying the flies, not the nap), any suggestions for BWO or Hendrickson hatches?  Both started a day or two ago on the East Branch of the Perkiomen River, less than 1 mile from the doorstep, but I'm not sure what will happen with all of this rain and such... in any event, any "tried and true" patterns for the two hatches that you favor over others? Thanks in advance, and tight wraps/ lines to all, Pete