Wet Penny Fly

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Wet Penny Fly

Post by Izaak » Mon Apr 02, 2012 4:46 pm

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DSCN4160 by flympher, on Flickr
same fly wet (on banana)
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DSCN4161 by flympher, on Flickr
Same fly tied with Pearsall's Gossamer jasper tying silk
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DSCN4163 by flympher, on Flickr
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DSCN4165 by flympher, on Flickr

I know the fruit colors are influencing the hackle colors, but you get the idea......Very interesting differences between the dry and wet tying silks however. Did a bit of research and found that these colors are similar to what you would find on many PMD, Light Cahill, and Sulfur nymphs.
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Re: Wet Penny Fly

Post by Mataura mayfly » Mon Apr 02, 2012 4:57 pm

Heck of a contrast...... in a good way! :D
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Re: Wet Penny Fly

Post by William Anderson » Mon Apr 02, 2012 6:17 pm

This is a great exercise. Sometimes the difference is more dramatic than you think, no matter how many times you see it. Nice post.

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Re: Wet Penny Fly

Post by hankaye » Tue Apr 03, 2012 9:52 am

Izaak, Howdy;

WOW !! The quick dip in the pool makes quite a difference.
Thanks for taking the time to go that 'one step further'...

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Re: Wet Penny Fly

Post by chase creek » Tue Apr 03, 2012 10:32 am

Always interesting to see what the fly looks like to the fish. A world of difference!
Great job, thanks.
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Re: Wet Penny Fly

Post by gingerdun » Tue Apr 03, 2012 10:54 am

Fascinating. Great to see the ribbing pop out as the silk darkens.
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Re: Wet Penny Fly

Post by Kelly L. » Tue Apr 03, 2012 2:53 pm

LOVE IT!
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Re: Wet Penny Fly

Post by DOUGSDEN » Wed Apr 04, 2012 10:52 pm

I am also thrilled to see you contrasting the same fly dry vs. wet....regardless of the fruit! I like the different fruits (and veggies?) you use in all your photo's. I think you should list them (the produce) along with the other items in the receipe!
As always, sooo well done! It's a real treat to check out your patterns almost everyday!
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Re: Wet Penny Fly

Post by Soft-hackle » Thu Apr 05, 2012 7:06 am

Super, Tom. Your flies are superb. Glad you found us.

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