still kickin'

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lykos33
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still kickin'

Post by lykos33 » Wed Sep 12, 2012 9:38 pm

Haven't posted in a while...here's a couple o' softies from tonight
Soft Chartreuse Thread
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Hook: Dollar Store Crud #10 ( I like the shape of it...sue me... :lol: )
Tread Body and Head: UTC Olive Green 70 den.
Rib: Telephone Cord Wiring
Thorax: underfeather (fluffy crud at the base)
Hackle: Chartreuse / Black Hoffman (?)

Soft Chartreuse Chamois
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Hook: Same Dollar Store Crud #10.. :D
Body: Car wash Chamois (1/8 in. slice)
Rib: Brown Something or other (have to burn it , scissors and knife wont touch it)
Hackle: Chartreuse / Black Hoffman (?)
Thread Head: Green UTC 70 den.
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Re: still kickin'

Post by letumgo » Wed Sep 12, 2012 10:39 pm

"DSC Brand" hooks = very cool! I love the shape too. Beautiful flies Murray. Nice to see you posting again.
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Re: still kickin'

Post by Mataura mayfly » Wed Sep 12, 2012 11:28 pm

That's my kind of tying!! Even the hooks, I just bought 500 of them for less than I pay for 50 Kamasan. :lol:

Love the choice (and description) of materials. Very Kiwi-ish, if it cannot be fixed with No.8 wire or insulation tape it aint broke. Use what is laying around.
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Re: still kickin'

Post by Otter » Thu Sep 13, 2012 5:18 am

Mataura mayfly wrote:Very Kiwi-ish, if it cannot be fixed with No.8 wire or insulation tape it aint broke. Use what is laying around.
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Post by Stendalen » Fri Sep 14, 2012 4:00 am

:D
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