Super Sexy Super Spey

Still playing with Paul Miller Super Spey rhea feathers.

This pair of smart Spey flies shows the material quite well. They're both topped with golden pheasant and incorporate Spirit River Diamond Brite dubbing through the body for a touch of sparkle and sheen.

Super Spey rhea feathers are a tremendous fly tying material and a fantastic resource to fly tyers of all stripes. These fibers average about 4 inches in length and are extremely durable and a joy to tie with. They provide unmatched length and profile - get them wet, and the movement they impart cannot be topped by other materials that match in toughness.

photo by Evan LeBon, a regular contributor to beyondthebug.blogspot.com

Calimari con Super Spey

This innovative Super Spey Squid incorporates Paul Miller Super Spey rhea and emu feathers from Kate Davidson and Siskiyou Aviary in Ashland, Oregon. Rhea and emu are composed of durable, yet supple fibers. White schlappen tentacles have been spotted with the help of a black Prismacolor art marker in the style of Bob Popovics. The flanking jungle cock nail feathers add a touch of tradition over a more modern bulked head of Enrico Puglisi's EP Fibers.

Swing it for steelhead or strip it for Montauk stripers, it's got lots of length and loads of potential for underwater movement.

photo by Evan LeBon, a regular contributor to beyondthebug.blogspot.com