Wet vs. Dry - Singlebarbed Explains

While I use 6/0 Olive Danville thread for the vast majority of of the flies I tie, there are occasions when I stray from that norm.  Our friend Singlebarbed, explains clearly why that is often necessary, in his own unique way: 

In actuality, flies are darker when wet than when dry. Fish are likely to eat them, but may not eat them with the gusto reserved for the predominant hatch, and refusals can be more common than a properly colored imitation.

Read the entire post here: THE UNNECESSARY DROUGHT IN FLY TYING

Thank you, KB, well done.

Of course, when I don't use Danville 6/0 olive, I still use Danville 6/0. 

Sharpen your hooks!