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by gig » Thu Aug 23, 2012 11:19 pm
Just playing with different materials

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by Mataura mayfly » Thu Aug 23, 2012 11:33 pm
Looks like your playing along the right tracks! Nice looking fly.
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by gingerdun » Thu Aug 23, 2012 11:53 pm
Nice work.
Recipe?
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by gig » Fri Aug 24, 2012 5:14 pm
gig wrote:Just playing with different materials

Here you go
Hook: Tiemco #14
Thread: Black 6/0
Body: Red and Copper fine wire
Thorax: Talon Dubbing Nymph
Hackle: Ginger hen
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by Mataura mayfly » Fri Aug 24, 2012 5:21 pm
That wrapped wire body and the rib on top should let that fly down through the water fairly quick. Good for deep laying pool fish and more subtle than a big ole beadhead.
Was depth your aim, or the colouration of the two wires?
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by William Anderson » Fri Aug 24, 2012 5:37 pm
Gig, this is one of my favorite style flies for winter and early spring when getting low is essential. It's like nymphing but, but livelier and just feels better. This wrap and rib style works great with two colors of wire as well. Great pattern.
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by gig » Fri Aug 24, 2012 7:15 pm
Yes depth and colour were considered/ I love the combination of red and copper, both attractors. Here is another another combination I like, copper and peacock.
Hook: Tiemco #14
Thread: Black 6/0
Body: Fine copper wire
Thorax: Peacock herl
Hackle: Ginger hen
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by letumgo » Sat Aug 25, 2012 8:20 pm
Handsome flies, gig, ideally suited for a point fly. I love the efficiency of this tye.
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by Kelly L. » Tue Aug 28, 2012 8:44 pm
I really like that second one!
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by gig » Fri Aug 31, 2012 12:01 am
Another
Hook: Tiemco #14
Thread: Black 6/0
Tail: Red Marabou
Body: Fine red copper wire
Thorax: Peacock herl
Hackle: Ginger hen
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