Spikey Squirrel & Dark Rabbit
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Spikey Squirrel & Dark Rabbit
Spikey Squirrel & Dark Rabbit
Hook: Standard wet fly 12-18
Thread: Dak brown Uni Thread 8/0
Hackle: Dark centered brown speckled hen
Ribbing: Fine gold wire
Abdomen: Natural spikey squirrel dubbing dubbed on tan 8/0 Uni Thread by the Leisenring method.
Throrax: Dark brown rabbit dubbed to tying thread.
"I have the highest respect for the skilled wet-fly fisherman, as he has mastered an art of very great difficulty.” Edward R. Hewitt
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Re: Spikey Squirrel & Dark Rabbit
WOW...superb pattern, Mark! Looks like the fish are in serious trouble with this one.
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Re: Spikey Squirrel & Dark Rabbit
Yum!
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Re: Spikey Squirrel & Dark Rabbit
This pattern is one of my favorites of your Mark. I really like how the hackle compliments the thorax. It's just a great match. Must be a killer.
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Re: Spikey Squirrel & Dark Rabbit
I really like it, too.
Mark
Mark
"I have the highest respect for the skilled wet-fly fisherman, as he has mastered an art of very great difficulty.” Edward R. Hewitt
http://www.libstudio.com/FS&S
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