Fernow

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nfrechet
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Fernow

Post by nfrechet » Thu Jun 30, 2022 12:57 pm

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Fernow

Hook - Mustad 3399, 3906 or equivalent
Thread - Black
Tail - Peacock sword fibers
Ribbing - Flat silver tinsel
Body - Olive floss or uni stretch
Hackle - Dark brown hen
Wing - Peacock sword fibers

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Re: Fernow

Post by hankaye » Fri Jul 01, 2022 7:44 am

norm, Howdy;

Peacock sword, some truly eye catching material.
Well done norm.

hank
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Re: Fernow

Post by DOUGSDEN » Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:01 pm

Norm,
I really like this pattern! It reminds me of the "Butcher" or "Alexandria" but with more subdued tones especially thru the body! I think this one would be a killer on most of my waters! Thanks for bringing it to us!
Doug
Fish when you can, not when you should! Anything short of this is just a disaster.
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