Ray's Damsel

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Ray's Damsel

Post by Stendalen » Fri Jan 11, 2013 2:17 pm

Like this pattern so much I had to post a copy.
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Ray's Damsel
Hook: Tiemco TMC 2312
Thread: Pearsalls superfine silk LT1297
Hackle: Whiting American hen saddle, Grizzly dyed golden olive
Thorax: Cookshill bronze peacock hearl, three strands
Rib: Thin copper wire
Tail/body: Pheasant tail dyed olive
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Re: Ray's Damsel

Post by DUBBN » Fri Jan 11, 2013 2:24 pm

Very well done. Very elegant aswell.
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Re: Ray's Damsel

Post by tie2fish » Fri Jan 11, 2013 2:51 pm

Beautiful versions artfully photographed.
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Re: Ray's Damsel

Post by Mataura mayfly » Fri Jan 11, 2013 3:01 pm

Simply devine. :D
Both in the tying execution and the photography.
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Post by Stendalen » Fri Jan 11, 2013 3:06 pm

Thanks!
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Post by letumgo » Fri Jan 11, 2013 6:04 pm

Magnificent! Downright sexy flies and photograph. Wow... :o :o :o :mrgreen:
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Re: Ray's Damsel

Post by Stendalen » Fri Jan 11, 2013 6:19 pm

Thx Ray!
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Re: Ray's Damsel

Post by William Anderson » Fri Jan 11, 2013 9:39 pm

There is a great deal to admire here, not the least of which, the thorax hackle and ribbing on the fly to the right. It makes the over all proportions and balance that much more elegant. Nicely done and the pics...good lord that's nice.

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Re: Ray's Damsel

Post by letumgo » Sat Jan 12, 2013 1:01 am

Martin - I keep coming back again and again, for another look at these flies. You've taken a simple pattern to a whole new level. The copper rib is such a nice touch. If I had to pick a favorite, it would be the one on the right. My eyes are drawn to the hackle/thorax of the fly. Perfection. That being said, if I had to pick one to fish, it would be the one on the left. I would have complete confidence fishing the bead head version.

Really nice...
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