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Fruit flies, indeed! I was wondering if someone would catch that! I'm raiding the refrigerator for more ideas....

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7049/6903962829_56e1bde753.jpg DSCN3422 by flympher , on Flickr http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7186/6903962497_bdd49061df.jpg DSCN3418 by flympher , on Flickr Black Rumpy Hook: Mustad R70, size 12 Thread: Pearsall's black Hackle: Pheasant rump feather (almost window), d...

Thanks Kelly!

It's a Fuji Apple. I ate it after taking the photo!

Very nice! I like the name too!

Gingerdun,

Well, you were halfway there when you used the word "sweet"! Shall I keep you guessing?

Izaak

DSCN3410 by flympher, on Flickr

Hook: Mustad R70, size 14
Thread: Pearsall's Lemon Yellow
Hackle: Woodcock upper covert
left version - ribbed
right version - 2 layers of thread

A beautiful tribute.

Glad you like them. Stay tuned for licorice and banana!

RSCN3400 by flympher, on Flickr

Trio of Rumpies: orange, olive, natural