Fly Tying - The Knotted Midge North Country Spider

This pattern called the Knotted Midge is found in Jonathan Pickard's List of Wharfedale Flies dating to 1820.
Materials Used;
Hook: Size 14
Silk: Raven Grey or Ash (Pearsalls No.10)
Body: Dubbed with the fur taken from a hare's scut/tail
Hackle: A feather taken from between the wing and body of a Peewit/Lapwing. ( A good substitute being a non mottled snipe over-covert)

[@oldsmugglerflyfishing]

Nice looking pattern

[@bryannelson3116]

i have never tied flies, but deffo something on list to start learning! Thanks for the demo!

[@philipjones6083]

Absolutely beautiful work Robert sir

[@thedalesangler]

Thank you.

[@philipjones6083]

@@thedalesangler your very welcome 😊👍👍

[@Adipper]

Very nice Robert. That vintage Pearsall spool is cool. Sure this moves nicely in the water.

[@JasonForan-w5k]

Very nice

[@thedalesangler]

Thank You

[@simonartley1645]

An excellent simple pattern. If snipe wasnt available could you advise on an alternative hackle?

[@davidveilleux4688]

Another nice tie Robert, where do you get all your materials ? Are they a collection gained over the years ? Wish I had access to some of them here in the states. Thanks for sharing always a pleasure watching your instructional videos .

[@thedalesangler]

Hi David. Over the years I have managed to attain several vintage fly tying collections which are solely dedicated to tying north country flies. My family also have a heritage of fishing and tying the north country patterns. So, you could say I have a healthy collection of materials at hand.

[@davidveilleux4688]

That's pretty special. Jealous.