Something Gray

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Something Gray

Post by DUBBN » Wed Aug 01, 2012 4:57 pm

I haven't tyed any patterns using the split thread technique lately. Thought I better brush up on it.

Hook - Mustad 3906, size 12
Thread - Griffith 14/0, Gray
Tail - Muskrat Guard Hairs
Abdomen -Muskrat in a split thread
Thorax - Ostritch
Collar - Gambels Quail

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Re: Something Gray

Post by Roadkill » Wed Aug 01, 2012 6:07 pm

Nice looking fly! 8-)
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Re: Something Gray

Post by chase creek » Wed Aug 01, 2012 7:10 pm

Really nice looking blend of materials. I'm getting to grow fond of ostrich. :)
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Re: Something Gray

Post by JohnP » Wed Aug 01, 2012 7:24 pm

Another winner! Great-looking fly! :)
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Re: Something Gray

Post by Smuggler » Wed Aug 01, 2012 7:32 pm

How great is ostrich, seriously. Great pattern.
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Re: Something Gray

Post by letumgo » Wed Aug 01, 2012 9:08 pm

Wayne - If this were an Olympic event, it would take a Gold Metal! World class fly, my friend. Bravo.
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Re: Something Gray

Post by Mataura mayfly » Thu Aug 02, 2012 3:41 am

That is a really good looking fly. I love the subued tones, suits what our brown trout love to take long before glitz and glitter. :lol:
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Re: Something Gray

Post by tie2fish » Thu Aug 02, 2012 7:09 am

All-around great! The quail is a perfect hackle for that fly.
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Re: Something Gray

Post by William Anderson » Thu Aug 02, 2012 11:35 am

Wayne, this is beautifully done. Another of your muskrat variations. I like the muskrat tails on this as they pick up the tones of the hackle. Cool fly.
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Re: Something Gray

Post by cicvara » Thu Aug 02, 2012 2:35 pm

-This is really nice.
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