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Squirrel Spider

Post by Hans Weilenmann » Fri Oct 30, 2009 6:29 pm

Just a simple-simple bug to tie up in quick&easy batches. The one shown is just to illustrate the generic spider - use any color combination to match local insects, or your own confidence 8-)

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Squirrel Spider
Hook: Sprite Perfect International #14
Thread: Uni-thread 8/0, black
Collar: Pine squirrel body guardhair - color as desired
Tail: Lemon woodduck
Body: Pine squirrel body fur - color as desired

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Re: Squirrel Spider

Post by Hans Weilenmann » Fri Oct 30, 2009 7:23 pm

I am just a sucker for lemon woodduck barbs as tailing material, Mike 8-)
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Re: Squirrel Spider

Post by Hans Weilenmann » Fri Oct 30, 2009 7:36 pm

More seriously - in spite of its delicate appearance I have found lemon woodduck tails to be remarkably resilient and durable, so my choice for them on many patterns is also one of practical application . Their subtle markings are a main draw for me, though, which in turn feeds into fishing with confidence.

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