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Grim Reaper

Post by Hans Weilenmann » Sun Jan 17, 2010 6:24 pm

A serious mouthful

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Grim Reaper
Hook: Tiemco 2499SP #8
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, black
Weight: Lead wire, twenty turns
Abdomen: Dubbing brush, dark grey - twisted wire core
Thorax/collar: Hen hackle, black; Dubbing brush, dark grey - twisted together

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Re: Grim Reaper

Post by letumgo » Sun Jan 17, 2010 6:32 pm

Cool pattern, Hans. That should fish nice and deep.

Oh, and I love that hook.
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Re: Grim Reaper

Post by Soft-hackle » Sun Jan 17, 2010 10:27 pm

To me, This fly would be super for the early season when the water is a little muddy or off color, and the size would be perfect to attract the attention of the fish. Nice work, Hans.

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Re: Grim Reaper

Post by willowhead » Thu Nov 04, 2010 3:42 pm

Prolly make a great Leech imitation.....nice tye. ;)
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Re: Grim Reaper

Post by DNicolson » Fri Nov 05, 2010 4:19 am

An excellent Loch style fly and for sea-trout.
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Re: Grim Reaper

Post by Ruard » Sat Nov 06, 2010 2:46 pm

Hi Hans,

Can you do this one when you come to the Poldervlieg next time???

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Re: Grim Reaper

Post by Hans Weilenmann » Sat Nov 06, 2010 3:29 pm

Ruard,

18 November 8-)

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Re: Grim Reaper

Post by Ruard » Sun Nov 07, 2010 4:10 am

Hans Weilenmann wrote:Ruard,

18 November 8-)

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See you then!!! :P

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