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NZ flybox

Post by Hans Weilenmann » Fri Dec 25, 2009 1:59 am

Just a quick snap of some of the stuff I am busy tying for an upcoming trip to NZ South Island.

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Hook: Partridge wide gape wet #12
Hackle: Whiting Coq de Leon hen, dark pardo - kept short
Body: Dubbing brush, twisted copper wire core - various colors

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Re: NZ flybox

Post by VERN-O » Fri Dec 25, 2009 2:05 pm

Hans do you need someone to carry your luggage? :twisted: ....flies are looking good as always....I want to see a hero shot of you holding fine NZ trout!!! When do you go?
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Re: NZ flybox

Post by Rainbow » Sat Dec 26, 2009 9:46 pm

Trout Smarties :D
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Re: NZ flybox

Post by flyfishwithme » Sun Dec 27, 2009 4:51 am

Hans,
Great flies and I nhope you have some 'black' flymphs with you in small sizes. GRHE's with weight and a soft hackle would work a treat also.
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Re: NZ flybox

Post by Hans Weilenmann » Sun Dec 27, 2009 4:58 am

Philip,

Still filling the box... 'black' nymphs? What size are you suggesting?

Something like this?

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Haka
Hook: Wright & McGill 59 #18 (or equivalent 2XL nymph hook)
'Thread'/weight: Copper wire, black
Tail/abdomen/thorax/wing case: Magpie barbs

Note: This is my New Zealand variation on Frank Sawyer's Pheasant Tail nymph. I have named it after the ceremonial Maori war chant display.

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Hans W
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