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Izaak
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Rumpy

Post by Izaak » Fri Feb 17, 2012 7:05 pm

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Hook: Mustad R50, size 14
Thread: Pearsall's Dark Olive
Hackle: Pheasant rump feather (almost church window), dyed olive
Tail: Pheasant rump feather barbs, dyed olive
Thorax: Pheasant rump aftershaft, dyed olive, twisted around thread and wound
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Re: Rumpy

Post by Izaak » Fri Feb 17, 2012 7:31 pm

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Trio of Rumpies: orange, olive, natural
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Re: Rumpy

Post by Kelly L. » Fri Feb 17, 2012 7:43 pm

:D Wow, those are fantastic flies!!! LOVE THEM.
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Re: Rumpy

Post by CreationBear » Fri Feb 17, 2012 8:04 pm

The late, great Jack Gartside would approve. :) Nice ties and photographs.
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Re: Rumpy

Post by hankaye » Fri Feb 17, 2012 8:40 pm

Izaak, Howdy;

Nice group of flys, handy assortment, root beer, key lime and oatmeal (?) :lol:

Have any other flavors ??????

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Re: Rumpy

Post by fflutterffly » Fri Feb 17, 2012 10:16 pm

I don't know why but this fly really appeals to my aesthetic side. It might be the mixture of hackle or the fluffiness, regardless very nice tie.
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Re: Rumpy

Post by Izaak » Fri Feb 17, 2012 11:14 pm

Glad you like them. Stay tuned for licorice and banana! :D
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Re: Rumpy

Post by Hans Weilenmann » Sat Feb 18, 2012 1:35 am

Excellent stuff, Izaak 8-)

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Re: Rumpy

Post by Ruard » Sat Feb 18, 2012 7:43 am

Well done Izaak, like them.


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Re: Rumpy

Post by tie2fish » Sat Feb 18, 2012 8:41 am

A great pattern design well executed; the color combinations are wonderful.
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