Plum Bum Soft Hackle

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Plum Bum Soft Hackle

Post by letumgo » Sun Jun 13, 2010 7:36 pm

Plum Bum Soft Hackle
Hook - Ken Sawada Wet Fly Hook/Size 8 (Thanks Carl)
Thread - UNI-Thread 6/0 (Black)
Hackle - Ringneck Pheasant Body Hackle (from middle lower back - the ones with a metallic green tint)
Tag - Patrons Classic Wool (Plum Heather)
Rib - Oval Gold Metal Tinsel (optional)
Body - Peacock Herl (reinforced with a thread dubbing loop)
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This is a simple variation of the famous "Red Tag" pattern. I think the plum-colored yarn goes beautifully with the peacock herl body.
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Re: Plum Bum Soft Hackle

Post by tie2fish » Mon Jun 14, 2010 6:13 am

I agree.
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Re: Plum Bum Soft Hackle

Post by willowhead » Sat Jul 09, 2011 9:20 am

WOW! way to go Ray.....10 thumbs UP! ;)
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Re: Plum Bum Soft Hackle

Post by DUBBN » Sat Jul 09, 2011 11:28 am

Too pretty to fish. You have a great eye for color combos Ray. Well done
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Re: Plum Bum Soft Hackle

Post by JohnP » Sat Jul 09, 2011 2:07 pm

Another stunner! I love all your patterns, Ray - you are a true artist.
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