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Tuppence
Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2013 6:03 am
by Hans Weilenmann
Tuppence
Hook: Grip 14723BL #14
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, black
Abdomen: Krystal Flash, copper - flat
Rib: Krystal Flash, copper - corded
Hackle/thorax: Hen or soft cock, badger; Krystal Flash, copper - twisted and wound together
Cheers,
Hans W
Re: Tuppence
Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2013 6:53 am
by VERN-O
Absolutely love it from the hook to the whip finish!.....significance of the name?
Re: Tuppence
Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2013 7:01 am
by Hans Weilenmann
VERN-O wrote:Absolutely love it from the hook to the whip finish!.....significance of the name?
Tuppence - as in Two Pence (coin)
Copper tone color.
A companion to the Bad Penny - found in the Cabin
Cheers,
Hans W
Re: Tuppence
Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2013 10:48 am
by Soft-hackle
WOW!
. That's a beauty.
Mark
Re: Tuppence
Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 2:45 pm
by William Anderson
Hans, that thorax/hackle technique is remarkably well mannered considering the technique. Definitely something to play with.
Re: Tuppence
Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 6:39 pm
by Kelly L.
Very nice work again Hans.