Cross Special

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Hook. Allcocks Model Perfect W170 Size12.
Thread. Pearsalls gossamer straw #2
Wing . Lemon wood duck.
Tail. Gray.
Body. Cream marten.
Hackle . Gray

[andre]

Tom...very nice.

[chase-da-dog]

One of my favorite flys and fly tyer from the past, nice job !

[wiFlyFisher]

Nice, Tom!

I tried tying some a couple of years back while tying classic dry fly patterns. I think the pattern dressing I used was from McClane's Standard Fishing Encloyopedia which I believe didn't mention using Pearsall's thread. either way, yours is nicer.