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Leech Caper

Post by Hans Weilenmann » Fri Jan 06, 2012 5:15 am

I know I know.... borderline case to apply for Wingless Wet status. Forgive me? ;)

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Leech Caper
Hook: Lightning Strike SN1 #10 (or equivalent 2X heavy, 2x long hook)
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, grey
Tail: Marten guard hair, tied short, and capercaillie fluey barbs overr
Body: Capercaillie philoplume, narrow black plastic ribbon from produce bag, twisted silver tinsel, all corded together
Wing: Marten guard hair
Collar: Cock capercaillie back rump feather

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Re: Leech Caper

Post by fly_fischa » Fri Jan 06, 2012 5:58 am

I love it Hans, simply stunning!
I know I know.... borderline case to apply for Wingless Wet status. Forgive me? ;)
I don't see the problem, when I squint real hard and look at the photo, I see a Wingless Wet. ;)
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Re: Leech Caper

Post by willowhead » Fri Jan 06, 2012 7:37 am

Hans.....one would think, your forgiven. :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: Leech Caper

Post by Kelly L. » Sat Jan 07, 2012 2:37 pm

Gorgeous fly!
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Re: Leech Caper

Post by letumgo » Sat Jan 07, 2012 4:36 pm

Forgiven? Definitely! Wonderful fly, Hans.

Makes me want to find a capercaillie skin.
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Re: Leech Caper

Post by Kelly L. » Sun Jan 08, 2012 2:41 pm

I don't think I've ever run across those feathers before. Sure would like some though!
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Re: Leech Caper

Post by Roadkill » Sun Jan 08, 2012 3:00 pm

Beautiful fly Hans, reminds me of a deluxe Gartside Soft Hackle, on of my favorites. 8-)
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Re: Leech Caper

Post by Hans Weilenmann » Sun Jan 08, 2012 3:05 pm

Both the male and the female Capercaillie have very nice feathers

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Dragon Caper
Hook: Lightning Strike SN1 #10 (or equivalent 2X heavy, 2x long hook)
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, grey
Body: Capercaillie philoplume, narrow black plastic ribbon from produce bag, twisted silver tinsel, all corded together
Wing: Marten guard hair
Collar: Cock capercaillie back rump feather

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Jack Sparrow
Hook: Partridge YK4A #12 (or equivalent scud hook)
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, grey
Hackle: Hen capercaillie rump feather
Tag: Polar flash, gold, and krystal flash, pearl, twisted
Tail: Hen capercaillie rump barbs
Abdomen: Polar flash, gold; krystal flash, pearl; Argentinean hare, light grey; twisted
Thorax: Hen capercaillie rump feather aftershaft and polarflash, gold, twisted

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Lady Caper
Hook: Kamasan B175 #14
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, black
Hackle: Capercaillie hen breast feather barbs
Rib: Fine orange copper wire
Abdomen: Argentinean hare, light grey
Thorax: Argentinean hare, dark grey

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Re: Leech Caper

Post by Kelly L. » Sun Jan 08, 2012 3:49 pm

Absolutely stunning series of flies....LOVED THEM ALL! :D
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