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Picric PT
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 8:47 am
by Stendalen
Nothing innovative here, but an effective fly.
Picric Pheasant tail nymph
Hook: TMC 2769 #16
Bead: Copper bead (reversed)
Hackle: Partridge dyed picric
Thorax: One bronze peacock hearl
Rib: Thin copper wire
Tail/body: Pheasant tail dyed picric
Re: Picric PT
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 9:00 am
by letumgo
Incredible! Exemplary example, of a simple fishing fly, elevated to the level of art. Martin, you are an artist at the vice and the camera.
Re: Picric PT
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 9:05 am
by chase creek
Absolutely lovely! Great combination of materials.
My Brookies will pounce all over this. Thanks for posting.
Re: Picric PT
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 2:30 pm
by Mataura mayfly
Devine flies and photos.
I would usually tie PT's on a 1XL hook, but might try some shorter versions as a nice variation....... and find some picric dyed materials.
Re: Picric PT
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 3:02 pm
by Stendalen
thanks again
i agree this hook is a bit short but i am using up all the hooks i do not want to have anymore
Re: Picric PT
Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2013 11:24 am
by William Anderson
Martin, that picric pheasant is really great. What a cool material to fool around with. Nice pair and beautifully shot. Thanks for sharing these.
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Re: Picric PT
Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2013 11:28 am
by DUBBN
Martin, I am wondering what is the purpose of putting the bead on backwards? With the small diameter hole facing backwards does it take less thread to secure the bead?
Re: Picric PT
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 3:18 am
by Stendalen
DUBBN wrote:Martin, I am wondering what is the purpose of putting the bead on backwards? With the small diameter hole facing backwards does it take less thread to secure the bead?
Actually it was only that I wanted to have more free shank, and the beads I had in this size was slotted. And it seems that I need to use 7x tippet for these flies
