Special Dark Chocolate

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Special Dark Chocolate

Post by letumgo » Sun May 01, 2011 5:08 pm

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Special Dark Chocolate
Hook - Mustad R50-94840 Size 10
Thread - 70 Denier UNI-Nylon (Black)
Hackle - Hungarian Partridge (dyed brown)
Underbody/Tag - Narrow Metal Tinsel (Gold)
Abdomen - Two strands of Pearsall's Marabou Silk (Brown / No. 17)
Thorax - Hares Ear Dubbing (Brown)
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Re: Special Dark Chocolate

Post by CreationBear » Sun May 01, 2011 5:20 pm

Great tie--I think the silk floss over tinsel is a great idea: normal Pearsall's thread has a way of magnifying the (many :) ) imperfections in my tinsel underbodies. I do however wish there were a few more color options in floss; for instance, salmonberry thread over gold tinsel wets through to an amazing magenta.
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Re: Special Dark Chocolate

Post by fishhead » Sun May 01, 2011 6:44 pm

I like this pattern, I'm going to have to try that one out.
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Re: Special Dark Chocolate

Post by tie2fish » Sun May 01, 2011 9:50 pm

I find both of these chocolates of Godiva quality.
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Re: Special Dark Chocolate

Post by William Anderson » Mon May 02, 2011 6:40 pm

Ray, this is a nice tie to represent the rare, but important Ephemerella Cocoatus flies. I've found the best patterns include a mild Ghirardelli tone with nutmeg accents and an aroma that leans toward notes of almond. This looks like it will work out nicely.

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Re: Special Dark Chocolate

Post by willowhead » Tue May 10, 2011 8:53 pm

William, i need somma what you got..... :D :lol: .....give it up! :P SUPER Cool tyes Ray..... ;) 8-)
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