Henryville Special

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nfrechet
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Henryville Special

Post by nfrechet » Thu Sep 08, 2022 6:16 am

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Henryville Special

Hook - Standard dry fly hook, sizes 12 to 20
Thread - Black
Rib - Grizzly hackle, palmered and trimmed on top
Body - Red floss
Underwing - Lemon wood duck fibers
Wing - Gray duck quill
Head Hackle - Dark ginger

Scott Cesari's Fly Tying - The Henryville Special, Original Version ("No Name") (scottcesariflytying.com)

Henryville Special, "Fly of the Week #184 - FAOL" (flyanglersonline.com)

1970s (fishandboat.com) click on Nov 1970 Page 8-19

1970s (fishandboat.com) click on 1971, Sept Page 22-23

Scott Cesari's Fly Tying - Chapter 3: Humble Hiram and the No Name Fly (scottcesariflytying.com)
Flytiers sure have a way at making things difficult
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Re: Henryville Special

Post by hankaye » Thu Sep 08, 2022 9:02 am

norm, Howdy;

2 thumbs-up !!

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nfrechet
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Re: Henryville Special

Post by nfrechet » Thu Sep 08, 2022 10:17 am

thanks
Flytiers sure have a way at making things difficult
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Re: Henryville Special

Post by Fishnkilts » Thu Sep 08, 2022 6:04 pm

I'm liking the looks of this fly.
Well done!
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Re: Henryville Special

Post by DOUGSDEN » Fri Sep 09, 2022 6:11 am

Absolutely fantastic Norm! And, great histories behind the pattern that you have provided!
I remember the Henryville Special from years ago! Thanks for bringing it to the fore!
Doug
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Re: Henryville Special

Post by DarrellP » Mon Sep 12, 2022 8:06 am

Impressive fly
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