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Dark Olive
Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2010 3:39 pm
by Old Hat
Hook: Ken Sawada Old Limerick Wet #14
Thread: Griffith's 14/0 brown
Rib: fine copper wire
Body: Woodchuck underfur dyed olive in a dubbing loop
Hackle: Black hen
Re: Dark Olive
Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2010 7:59 pm
by letumgo
Damn that is a handsome fly! Those Sawada hooks make a nice framework. The blend of colors is very harmonious.
Question - How do you like working with the Griffith's 14/0? I just started using some Gudebrod 10/0 midge thread (it was recommended to me by Chris Helm) and love working with the stuff.
Re: Dark Olive
Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2010 8:39 pm
by Old Hat
Thanks Ray. I really like the Griffith's 14/0 and use it A LOT. It is nice and fine for the little stuff, and with a little patience you can split it to dub in that style. Very strong for the diameter. Griffith's and Pearsall's is about all I use even for my steelhead flies, unless I'm spinning hair or something.
Re: Dark Olive
Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 10:52 pm
by RnF
I really like this pattern. Looks to be very versatile. Nice tie!