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William Anderson
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by William Anderson » Fri Jul 19, 2013 4:15 pm
I have not fished these, that I can remember, but a couple months ago I tied a series and just got a pic of one. I don't see why it wouldn't be effective in the right conditions. It's always nice to make use of someone's streamside rubbish anyway.
Ginger Hen and Mono AJ
Hook: Alec Jackson NCS #15
Thread: 14/0
Hackle: old Collins hen cape
Abdomen: streamside found mono
Thorax: very soft beaver
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by Mataura mayfly » Fri Jul 19, 2013 4:29 pm
Very sweet.
Nice clean slim lines and the translucent mono shows a nice lateral line. The AJ hook is just the icing on the cake.
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by Smuggler » Fri Jul 19, 2013 6:01 pm
That hook is the icing on every cake. Looks good Will.
PS, when are we going fishing?

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by William Anderson » Fri Jul 19, 2013 8:22 pm
Thanks, fellas. I'm in total agreement regarding the hook. For sparse patterns they really sparkle.
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by hankaye » Fri Jul 19, 2013 8:32 pm
dub-ya, Howdy;
Interesting concoction, did you use any sort of glue to keep the
mono from wanting to follow itself back the front ???
Those AJ hooks truly are easy on the eye.
hank
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by William Anderson » Fri Jul 19, 2013 10:36 pm
Hank, no glue, just significant tension. If the wraps move after several fish, count me as a very content angler.
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by hankaye » Fri Jul 19, 2013 11:56 pm
dub-ya, Howdy;
ok, interesting

thanks.
Might have to try that.
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by tie2fish » Sat Jul 20, 2013 7:43 am
Inspired! Crisp and clean, with a hint of citrus (color) and a beautiful finish (head).
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by Kelly L. » Sat Jul 20, 2013 11:53 am
I really like this one. The body is amazing too.