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Tying with Woodduck Flank - dry flies

By Bob Petti

 

The wings of Catskill style dry flies are the most common use of woodduck flank. These are some of my favorites. The three on top are Hendricksons, the two on the bottom left are Red Quills, and the three in the middle and bottom right are Quill Gordons.

Hendrickson

Hook:
Standard Dry Fly
Thread:
Tan
Wings:
Wooduck Flank, Upright and split
Tail:
Dun Hackle Barbs
Body:
Pinkish Tan Dubbing
Hackle:
Medium Dun

 

Quill Gordon

Hook:
Standard Dry Fly
Thread:
Gray
Wings:
Wooduck Flank, Upright and split
Tail:
Medium Dun Hackle Barbs
Body:
Stripped Peacock Herl
Hackle:
Medium Dun

 

Red Quill

Hook:
Standard Dry Fly
Thread:
Claret or Black
Wings:
Wooduck Flank, Upright and split
Tail:
Medium or Dark Dun Hackle Barbs
Body:
Stripped Hackle Stem dyed Reddish Brown
Hackle:
Medium or Dark Dun


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