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Grouse & Opal

Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 2:07 am
by Hans Weilenmann
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Grouse & Opal
Hook: Partridge YK4A #12 (or equivalent scud hook)
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, black
Abdomen: Mink underfur, light dun, in a split thread
Flash: Strands from Guttermann ribbon floss, Opal metallic (#1445-10) tied as a short 'under-hackle'
Hackle: Black grouse hen body feather

Cheers,
Hans W

Re: Grouse & Opal

Posted: Fri May 22, 2009 9:59 pm
by letumgo
Strikingly pretty fly, Hans. I need to give this one a try. Looks like a keeper.