I tied a ‘flymph’ style yesterday with the bead in front of the wing. Ross Slayton suggested I place the bead in a thorax position to facilitate better flair of the hackle. I tied one up that way and  it obviously facilitates flair although I used too big of a bead on a size 18 hook. Smaller bead/thorax next time. Starling wing looks great. As I started the pattern, I knew the bead was too big but proceeded anyway. Heed your accumulated tying instincts to back up or pause before continuing. Turned out ok, but proportions caused me to crowd the hackle between the bead and the eye. Next one…..