Dun Partridge Iron Dun 1250

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Dun Partridge Iron Dun 1250

Post by William Anderson » Fri Jan 11, 2013 6:37 pm

So I was able to get in some time at the vise yesterday and worked out a couple of patterns using some of the beautiful materials I received from friends here on the forum. This is tied with a dyed partridge from Carl Sanders. Much thanks.

Dun Partridge Iron Dun 1250
Hook: Daiichi 1250 #14
Thread: Burgandy 14/0
Hackle: Dun dyed Partridge
Tails: same
Body: Mole on Claret Pearsalls Gossamer prespun on the block.

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Thanks again.

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Re: Dun Partridge Iron Dun 1250

Post by Stendalen » Fri Jan 11, 2013 6:45 pm

Lovely creation W. Good to see you posting.

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Re: Dun Partridge Iron Dun 1250

Post by CreationBear » Fri Jan 11, 2013 6:50 pm

Terribly elegant spider there (or is that "flymph"? :lol: )
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Re: Dun Partridge Iron Dun 1250

Post by chase creek » Fri Jan 11, 2013 8:38 pm

Beautiful! Really like the mole & claret body. Very well done, Wm.
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Re: Dun Partridge Iron Dun 1250

Post by William Anderson » Fri Jan 11, 2013 9:47 pm

Thanks, guys. I appreciate the encouragement. It's been a while.

CB, I tried to write something intelligent sounding about my tying wanting to find that place between flymphs and spiders once, but it came off clumsy and in the end didn't need saying.
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Re: Dun Partridge Iron Dun 1250

Post by Ron Eagle Elk » Fri Jan 11, 2013 10:55 pm

Spider or flymph, it's a lovely wee fly, no matter what name it goes by. Love the proportions and the hook. Don't think I've seen that Daiichi model around here. Well dressed fly.
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Re: Dun Partridge Iron Dun 1250

Post by Mataura mayfly » Sat Jan 12, 2013 12:15 am

Sweet looking tie William, gives me a much better appreciation of what they are meant to look like. :oops:

Carl sure did a nice dye job on those hackles, you display them well.
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Re: Dun Partridge Iron Dun 1250

Post by letumgo » Sat Jan 12, 2013 12:48 am

William - You "dun" good!

( sorry...I just couldn't help myself... )

Superbly dressed fly. I need to pick up a pack of these hooks, when I go to the flyshop tomorrow. Sweet iron.
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Re: Dun Partridge Iron Dun 1250

Post by DUBBN » Sat Jan 12, 2013 7:37 am

I have become a sucker for the Partridge and Mole since fishing it with Hank last summer. Your pattern takes it to a whole new level William. Your flawless execution, and great photography sure bring that fly to life!

I am promising myself not to try to obtain any dyed Partridge, No matter how great it looks! ;)
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Re: Dun Partridge Iron Dun 1250

Post by tie2fish » Sat Jan 12, 2013 9:46 am

You're back with a real flourish, william. That is a mighty fine fly in all respects.
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