Can't think of a name, really.
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Can't think of a name, really.
Hook - TMC 3761, Size 12
Thread - Griffith Sheer 14/0 Ultrafine, Claret
Rib - Fine Gold Wire
Body - Brown Possum
Thorax - Dark Hare's Mask
Hackle - Hen, Olive Really am at a loss to come up with a catchy name nowadays - you guys are throwing some pretty good ones out there.
It's just is what it is. By the way, am really starting to grow fond of the Griffith Ultrafine - gonna order some more colors
if my wife will lend me the money! I hope she doesn't make me wax the kitchen floor to earn it again.
Thread - Griffith Sheer 14/0 Ultrafine, Claret
Rib - Fine Gold Wire
Body - Brown Possum
Thorax - Dark Hare's Mask
Hackle - Hen, Olive Really am at a loss to come up with a catchy name nowadays - you guys are throwing some pretty good ones out there.
It's just is what it is. By the way, am really starting to grow fond of the Griffith Ultrafine - gonna order some more colors
if my wife will lend me the money! I hope she doesn't make me wax the kitchen floor to earn it again.
"A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability, and
beauty of the biotic community. It is wrong when it tends otherwise"
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beauty of the biotic community. It is wrong when it tends otherwise"
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Re: Can't think of a name, really.
Olive possum butt?
I do not know, but it is a fine looking fishing fly, fancy name or not!
I do not know, but it is a fine looking fishing fly, fancy name or not!
"Listen to the sound of the river and you will get a trout".... Irish proverb.
Re: Can't think of a name, really.
I feel your pain on the name game. I like your choice of thread on your pattern. Your choice of materials is perfect, for the caddis hatch coming up in a month or so.
- chase creek
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Re: Can't think of a name, really.
I don't name most of my stuff - don't want to get too attached to them before they end up as tree fodder.
I try to tie fishing flies, not always pretty, and usually somewhat scruffy looking.
(A Brookie told me that's the way they like 'em)

I try to tie fishing flies, not always pretty, and usually somewhat scruffy looking.
(A Brookie told me that's the way they like 'em)
"A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability, and
beauty of the biotic community. It is wrong when it tends otherwise"
Aldo Leopold
beauty of the biotic community. It is wrong when it tends otherwise"
Aldo Leopold
Re: Can't think of a name, really.
The "Char" Whisperer?chase creek wrote:I don't name most of my stuff - don't want to get too attached to them before they end up as tree fodder.![]()
I try to tie fishing flies, not always pretty, and usually somewhat scruffy looking.
(A Brookie told me that's the way they like 'em)

Re: Can't think of a name, really.
Dear Chase,
How about...."Really Cool"? Wonderful looking, ultra buggy, fish catching.... where do I stop? I really like the claret colored head and (almost) tag at the back end. Very classy!
Going to bed now,
Dougsden
How about...."Really Cool"? Wonderful looking, ultra buggy, fish catching.... where do I stop? I really like the claret colored head and (almost) tag at the back end. Very classy!
Going to bed now,
Dougsden
Fish when you can, not when you should! Anything short of this is just a disaster.
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Re: Can't think of a name, really.
How about calling it an "M80". That thing looks like it would be as effective as fishing with dynomite. I think it would be a blast!
Fantastic fly & photograph!
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Re: Can't think of a name, really.
Rodger, this is the Opossum Hen and Hare 3761, if it were mine. I should be so lucky. This is such a perfect little fly. Glad youre digging the Griffiths. Nicely done.
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Re: Can't think of a name, really.
Nice fly. I've just tied one exactly like it but for different hook, thread colour, dubbing, wire and hackle. If you look at them side by side you don't see they are the same, but mine has no name either.
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Re: Can't think of a name, really.
daringduffer wrote:Nice fly. I've just tied one exactly like it but for different hook, thread colour, dubbing, wire and hackle. If you look at them side by side you don't see they are the same, but mine has no name either.
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Kinda like the three white houses all painted different colors?
"A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability, and
beauty of the biotic community. It is wrong when it tends otherwise"
Aldo Leopold
beauty of the biotic community. It is wrong when it tends otherwise"
Aldo Leopold