Amber and Speckled Hen Comparisons

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Amber and Speckled Hen Comparisons

Post by William Anderson » Wed Apr 13, 2011 12:40 pm

Yep, back on a wire kick.

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Re: Amber and Speckled Hen Comparisons

Post by kanutripr » Wed Apr 13, 2011 12:47 pm

I like the wire. I went out and bought a couple spools of small wire just to try these. Very nicely done W.



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Re: Amber and Speckled Hen Comparisons

Post by willowhead » Wed Apr 13, 2011 12:47 pm

VERY cool tyes......... ;)
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Re: Amber and Speckled Hen Comparisons

Post by tie2fish » Wed Apr 13, 2011 1:37 pm

Excellent work, William. Those are great variations on a lovely theme, and your rib spacing is spot on to boot.
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Re: Amber and Speckled Hen Comparisons

Post by Old Hat » Wed Apr 13, 2011 3:49 pm

Nice tying William, just perfect work.

Great comparison of a pattern on different hooks. It is neat to see how the profile changes.
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Re: Amber and Speckled Hen Comparisons

Post by letumgo » Wed Apr 13, 2011 5:13 pm

I like the proportions of the 1550 the best. They are all superb.
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Re: Amber and Speckled Hen Comparisons

Post by William Anderson » Wed Apr 13, 2011 7:13 pm

Thanks everyone. I would have a hard time picking a favorite. As an attractor/suggestive imitation type, I like them all on a whim. But especially the 1550 where I've carefully allowed a bit of black thread to peak through imitating the subtle markings of the abdomins of many clinger nymphs. (smiley)

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