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Minimalist
Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2013 2:11 am
by Hans Weilenmann
Just for the fun of it
Minimalist
Hook: Kamasan B175 #14
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, black
Hackle: Hen, badger
Tail: Whiting Farms Coq de Leon hen saddle barbs, dark pardo
Cheers,
Hans W
Re: Minimalist
Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2013 2:26 am
by Mataura mayfly
The frustrating thing is, it will most probably work and catch more often than not! But I am sure I can count 6 wraps of thread....... you could have got away with 5.
Very nice display of your skill and innovation.......one I do not think I will try.
Re: Minimalist
Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2013 5:08 am
by tjd
Hans,
When I saw the picture I thought it was "the Streaker"! Well done, sir...as always.
Best,
Tim
Re: Minimalist
Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2013 7:47 am
by CM_Stewart
Wll dn!
Re: Minimalist
Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2013 8:16 am
by Hans Weilenmann
CM_Stewart wrote:Wll dn!
tkx
Re: Minimalist
Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2013 8:45 am
by hankaye
Hans, Howdy;
hank
Re: Minimalist
Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2013 10:27 am
by William Anderson
(an appreciative, squint and almost indiscernible nod from the corner)
Re: Minimalist
Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2013 10:40 am
by Roadkill
Hans,
Great fly but it looks more like a full dress fly with that wing.
Here is my minimalist red midge.
Re: Minimalist
Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2013 10:47 am
by gingerdun
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Re: Minimalist
Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2013 10:55 am
by Hans Weilenmann
Roadkill wrote:Hans,
Great fly but it looks more like a full dress fly with that wing.
What wing???
Tail, good sir, tail!
