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Cuke

Post by Hans Weilenmann » Fri Jun 21, 2013 12:33 pm

A simple caddis pupa pattern with oodles of built-in mobility.

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Cuke
Hook: Grip 14723BL #14
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, black
Collar: Hen saddle aftershaft, dyed olive
Body: Gudebrod waxed nylon, chartreuse
Rib: Peacock herl

Note: Body coated with varnish, and peacock her is wrapped while varnish is still wet.

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Re: Cuke

Post by letumgo » Fri Jun 21, 2013 1:28 pm

Marvelous. That soft collar will be incredibly mobile.
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Re: Cuke

Post by Kelly L. » Fri Jun 21, 2013 1:49 pm

Sweet! :D
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Re: Cuke

Post by William Anderson » Sat Jun 29, 2013 8:41 pm

Hans, this is so nicely executed. I love the action of these materials and the peacock rib. Great looking pattern.
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