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Simple Softies (Just Silk, Herl & Hackle)
Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 9:09 pm
by letumgo
Simple Softies (Just Silk, Herl & Hackle)
Hook - Mustad Model R30/Size 12
Thread - Pearsall's Gossamer Silk (top fly tyed with Scarlet silk, bottom fly tyed with Chestnut Brown Silk)
Hackle - Hungarian Partridge
Body - Two strands of Peacock Herl (twisted in a silk dubbing loop)
Re: Simple Softies (Just Silk, Herl & Hackle)
Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2010 9:31 pm
by willowhead
Pretty..............REAL pretty.
Re: Simple Softies (Just Silk, Herl & Hackle)
Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2010 9:37 pm
by letumgo
For me, there is something magical about the combination of silk, peacock herl and partridge. These are very simple in construction, but one of my favorite flies. Glad you like them Mark.
Re: Simple Softies (Just Silk, Herl & Hackle)
Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2010 9:40 pm
by willowhead
"PRETTY" is ALWAYS magical...............know-what-i-mean?