Casual Dress Variant - tied by Hans Weilenmann

[@Differencemade]

Nice to see Polly's patterns still getting some recognition! Very well done.

[@gajuma56]

Neat variation on an old classic! Thanks Hans.

[@shawnbarry3893]

I'll try tying this one too

[@HansWeilenmann]

Hi Thomas, Thanks for asking. I select the technique use based on the material and the look&feel I want in the final result. This very fine muskrat underfur brushes out very nicely after the noodle is applied, so there is no need to use split thread. What a traditional noodle has as advantage is that it is easier to control/achieve a desired taper. So yes, reasoning is behind it. With several techniques available to the tier, choices can be made. Does that make sense? Cheers, Hans W

[@seanmooney3907]

Hi, I am not sure where you live, but decorating centers, or even wedding boutiques, as well as large chain craft shops have them. I got mine in A.C. Moore Craft store here in Maine, U.S.A. Search around they are well worth the trouble. Thanks again. Sean

[@HansWeilenmann]

The Casual Dress is a very generic "i am a food item - try me" pattern. While it is mostly tied and fished for trout, it has worked well for me on both grayling and white fish - and most likely will work as well on many other species. Cheers, Hans W

[@HansWeilenmann]

Sean, Sounds interesting materials. How about some specifics on where to source? Cheers, Hans W

[@seanmooney3907]

Just to let you know, there are now available fake ostrich herl from china that gives the same look and movement to the fly, but is nearly indistructable. I have bought one black and one light tan and have been using it quite sucdessfully on patterns calling for the more fragile herl. It was 2.99 U.S.D. and will probably be enough of those colors to last me a lifetime. Sean

[@ThomasR099]

Hi Hans, I was wondering why you choose to dub the body this way, instead of your usual split-thread manner? Is that just a matter of preference, or is there some reasoning behind it? Thanks, Thomas

[@ThomasR099]

Uiteraard, Bedankt! Thomas