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Old Hat
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by Old Hat » Sat Jan 07, 2012 3:48 pm
Glad you guys like it. Thanks for the fine words.
CreationBear wrote:And we have a winner...if it were on a #12, it would be perfect.

A question: am I right that you're not twisting the fibers much as you wrap up the shank?
Your right. There is a slight twist for a bit of strength. On this size a full twist or other material in the twist adds too much bulk.
Roadkill - On a little bigger fly I usually add a wire rib or often don't even use thread and tie it completely with a fine diameter copper wire.
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by willowhead » Sat Jan 07, 2012 5:22 pm
That's as classy as it gets. Ray said it all.....you got the touch, the eye, and the love Bro. And it all starts with the respect for the fish. That's a damn gorgeous fly.

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CreationBear
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by CreationBear » Sat Jan 07, 2012 7:04 pm
Ha, you've made a strong case for Teeny PT's before...question: does the color darken much as it wets-out?