Wow I really like this Fly, the mallard hens preen there self next to the spring on my property and I gathered some but I never knew how to tie with them. Thanks for the tie-up.
Hi Barry, Thanks for showing us this classic scandi pattern im just back from Norrbotten county and can certainly vouch from this flys effectiveness. I am going to tie some for my next trip....But..I only have access to UV2 fine and dry dubbing...my question to you is which of the UV2 range of dry fly dubbing would you choose for the European 12... Also does anyone know the origin of the name....???
Hi, It's actually a French pattern from before the 2nd WW. It was the French fly company Mouches Ragot that is given credit for it but who originally designed it is difficult to document. The name comes from a series of flies that where designed for fishing in Europe and this was Nr 12. ! It's just been popularised in Scandinavia. I personally like the Fine and Dry UV2 dubbing from Spirit River, the colour you can decide.
@@Thefeatherbender Very interesting background story. Thanks for your reply. Have you ever heard of a Scandi cdc dry fly called Angel....was given one whilst in Norrbotten and had an excellent days fishing. But I have been unable to get hold of the recipe...Do you know the Angel ???
Probably one of my favorite caddis patterns the only thing I change is instead of synthetic dub I use cdc dubbing that helps this pattern float in choppier water
Where can you find that neck. A lot of variants but none that good looking so far of what i have seen. Any tips? Great videos btw and love your book as well 😊
Hi, it's called an instant Adam's hackle and you really have to look hard for them, but they are out there. You can also find a very similar hackle called a Grizzle variant, very difficult to buy online as they can send you anything , you really have to see the saddle or cape before you buy. Good luck!
Thanks Jason, if you would like a perfect hackle that stands 90 degrees from the hook shank a little dubbing under the hackle makes each wrap stand perfect.
Wow I really like this Fly, the mallard hens preen there self next to the spring on my property and I gathered some but I never knew how to tie with them. Thanks for the tie-up.
Thanks James, you can buy mallard hen breast feathers really cheap, but if you can harvest enough, thats even better. Good luck with them.
Very neat pattern! I really like it! Thanks Barry!
Glad you like it!
Hi Barry, Thanks for showing us this classic scandi pattern im just back from Norrbotten county and can certainly vouch from this flys effectiveness.
I am going to tie some for my next trip....But..I only have access to UV2 fine and dry dubbing...my question to you is which of the UV2 range of dry fly dubbing would you choose for the European 12...
Also does anyone know the origin of the name....???
Hi, It's actually a French pattern from before the 2nd WW. It was the French fly company Mouches Ragot that is given credit for it but who originally designed it is difficult to document. The name comes from a series of flies that where designed for fishing in Europe and this was Nr 12. ! It's just been popularised in Scandinavia. I personally like the Fine and Dry UV2 dubbing from Spirit River, the colour you can decide.
@@Thefeatherbender Very interesting background story.
Thanks for your reply.
Have you ever heard of a Scandi cdc dry fly called Angel....was given one whilst in Norrbotten and had an excellent days fishing. But I have been unable to get hold of the recipe...Do you know the Angel ???
Probably one of my favorite caddis patterns the only thing I change is instead of synthetic dub I use cdc dubbing that helps this pattern float in choppier water
Excellent!
Where can you find that neck. A lot of variants but none that good looking so far of what i have seen. Any tips?
Great videos btw and love your book as well 😊
Hi, it's called an instant Adam's hackle and you really have to look hard for them, but they are out there. You can also find a very similar hackle called a Grizzle variant, very difficult to buy online as they can send you anything , you really have to see the saddle or cape before you buy. Good luck!
That's beautiful but I have to ask, what is the purpose of the dubbing behind the hook eye if its wrapped in hackle?
Thanks Jason, if you would like a perfect hackle that stands 90 degrees from the hook shank a little dubbing under the hackle makes each wrap stand perfect.
@@Thefeatherbender I see, thank you!
Hornberg?
No, but a similar technique.
good caddys i like elkhair caddy