Artistic Fly Tying - Creating a Seahorse

This was a fun and challenging project

A size 4 10 extra long hook was bent into shape using pliers

It was challenging just wrapping thread around the bend

Real gold thread, micro-chenille, pre-cut and colored foam strips as well as Jungle Cock and Peacock feathers were tyed onto the hook to begin forming the body

Continuing to work my way up the hook

It was time for a break, my tying was getting a little sloppy looking

The head was shaped by building up layers of micro-chenille

The green feathers on the head are from a rare bird called a Beautiful Sunbird
The eyes are made by rolling six red goose feather fibers around two black goose feather fibers