Gravel Bed

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Gravel Bed

Post by Updtate » Thu Dec 08, 2022 8:23 am

From Ronalds the Fly Fishers Entomology published in 1836 the Gravel Bed.

Hook. Mustad 3351 sneck bend size 13.
Silk. Pearsalls Gossamer gray.
Body. Gray silk.
Hackle. Black hen.
Wing. European Woodcock.
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Re: Gravel Bed

Post by DUBBN » Thu Dec 08, 2022 8:28 am

Exquisite! That fly is just gorgeous!
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Re: Gravel Bed

Post by Variant » Thu Dec 08, 2022 8:31 am

Well done!
I also like your choice of hook

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Re: Gravel Bed

Post by FlyFisherMann1955 » Thu Dec 08, 2022 6:12 pm

Tom,

Greetings from Oklahoma.

I have said this before and will say it again. I would pay money to watch you tie flies!

Tight lines- Ken
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Re: Gravel Bed

Post by Fishnkilts » Thu Dec 08, 2022 6:55 pm

That's a wonderful looking fly. The color scheme is brilliant.
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Re: Gravel Bed

Post by letumgo » Thu Dec 08, 2022 7:52 pm

Wonderful winged wet fly Tom. Davie McPhail recently posted a video on YouTube, showing how tye this pattern. Such a lovely pattern.

I love the hook choice. Sneck bend add an extra classical element.
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Re: Gravel Bed

Post by DOUGSDEN » Thu Dec 08, 2022 9:30 pm

Tom,
Double Wow! This pattern is so well tied and so good looking! The winging, the hackle, the hook choice......these should be framed and go on your wall! When we look at this pattern, it's like looking back in time! Timeless tying my friend!
Keep up the good work!
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Re: Gravel Bed

Post by Ron Eagle Elk » Thu Dec 08, 2022 9:41 pm

I haven't seen a Gravel Bed in probably 20 years. Even back then, none were tied this well. Excellent dressing, as always.
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Re: Gravel Bed

Post by Mike62 » Fri Dec 09, 2022 6:55 pm

Man, there are some seriously nice ties floating around here lately. Gorgeous tie!
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Re: Gravel Bed

Post by DarrellP » Sat Dec 10, 2022 1:13 am

Awesome tie. Mine look this good except for the hackle and wings and body
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