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Rhea Dun (PMD)
Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2010 7:09 pm
by Old Hat
Thread: pearsall's gossamer silk, primrose
Tail: medium dun genetic hen
Body: Rhea herl and thread twist
Hackle: honey dun hen

Re: Rhea Dun (PMD)
Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2010 7:37 pm
by letumgo
Graceful fly, Carl. I love the delicate color scheme. What make/model/size hook is this tyed on? Looks like a Mustad 3906, but I'm not positive.
Re: Rhea Dun (PMD)
Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2010 11:07 pm
by Old Hat
Yes, 3906, #14.
Re: Rhea Dun (PMD)
Posted: Thu Mar 25, 2010 3:52 am
by flyfishwithme
A fantastic looking fly.
I have also used Rhea on a March Brown soft hackle. I thought I had posted it some time ago but here it is again:
I tie the body the same as I would if I tied a Kites Imperial. Here is a close up:

Re: Rhea Dun (PMD)
Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2010 10:46 pm
by Old Hat
That is a great effect as well Philip. Are you ribbing the thread with the Rhea and counter wrapping with the wire?
Re: Rhea Dun (PMD)
Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2010 3:00 pm
by willowhead
Very nice Old Hat.....
