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- Tue Aug 12, 2014 3:18 am
- Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
- Topic: Robin
- Replies: 3
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Robin
Robin
Hook: Tiemco 102Y #15
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, black
Hackle: Silver badger
Rib: Wire, silver fine
Body: Fluey barbs from base of saddle hackle, claret/red
Note: R.I.P. Robin Williams
Cheers,
Hans W
- Tue May 27, 2014 12:55 am
- Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
- Topic: Madison cabbage
- Replies: 14
- Views: 9845
Re: Madison cabbage
Very nicely tied, John.
Cheers,
Hans W
Cheers,
Hans W
- Fri May 23, 2014 5:26 am
- Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
- Topic: Coch y bonddu
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5749
Re: Coch y bonddu
Wayne,
Never mind Jeff...
It has not fallen out of favor in Wales, where it started in the 1700's
Cheers,
Hans W
Never mind Jeff...
It has not fallen out of favor in Wales, where it started in the 1700's
Cheers,
Hans W
- Fri May 23, 2014 12:15 am
- Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
- Topic: Coch y bonddu
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5749
Coch y bonddu
http://www.flytierspage.com/hweilenmann/coch-y-bonddu.jpg Coch y bonddu Hook: Medium wird #10 (pre-WW2) - or modern equivalent Thread: Benecchi 12/0, dark chocolate Hackle: Coch y bonddu, or dark furnace - webby cock - tied short Body: Peacock herl Tag: Krystal Flash, gold Roc: Tying thread Note: P...
- Tue May 20, 2014 7:32 am
- Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
- Topic: Pfennig
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8128
Re: Pfennig
If I placed that hair in split thread and wrapped it, the hair would go out in all directions. How did you get it to look orderly, like a soft hackle feather? Tim, After the hair is inserted and then thread twisted tight forming a skinny hair brush. All the hair obviously radiates in all directions...
- Tue May 20, 2014 5:20 am
- Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
- Topic: Pfennig
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8128
Re: Pfennig
Not sure what the question is, Tim. Try again, pls.Premerger wrote:How did you get pine squirrel in split thread to look like a hen hackle?
Hans W
- Tue May 20, 2014 3:11 am
- Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
- Topic: Pfennig
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8128
Re: Pfennig
*chuckle*
Just back from tying at the German Fly Festival - and the inspiration for the pattern name
Absolutely lovely venue, fine weather and top notch participants in both tying and casting demonstrations.
Cheers,
Hans W
Just back from tying at the German Fly Festival - and the inspiration for the pattern name
Absolutely lovely venue, fine weather and top notch participants in both tying and casting demonstrations.
Cheers,
Hans W
- Tue May 20, 2014 2:22 am
- Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
- Topic: Pfennig
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8128
Pfennig
Pfennig
Hook: Grip 14723BL #14
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, dark chocolate
Body: Krystal Flash, copper
Hackle: Pine squirrel guard hair - inserted into split thread
Cheers,
Hans W
- Wed Apr 30, 2014 7:50 am
- Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
- Topic: Lemonsuckle
- Replies: 31
- Views: 15083
Re: Lemonsuckle
We were out looking at tying lamps yesterday that might also be useful for photos. Perphaps I'll stick with sunlight Tim, If you are fine with variance and choosing your moments, stick with daylight. If you want to take control, go artificial light with a couple lamps. Unlike when we shot film, mos...
- Mon Apr 28, 2014 3:00 am
- Forum: Tutorials / Step-by-Steps / Video Demos
- Topic: Pete Hidy Video
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6762
Re: Pete Hidy Video
Hi Jim,
Sounds interesting - you planning to share it with us, or will this remain a tease/taunt?
Cheers,
Hans W
Sounds interesting - you planning to share it with us, or will this remain a tease/taunt?
Cheers,
Hans W