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PMD Dun Soft-Hackles

Post by William Anderson » Mon Mar 04, 2013 5:41 pm

Doing my best to narrow down a suitable combination for the PMD. Here are a few techniques. Final version to be determined, but I'm trying to work it out. I see these as drowns or cripples, fished in the film.

PMD Dun - Light Aussie Opossum on #19 Silk 1180

Hook: Daiichi 1180 #16
Thread: Griffiths 14/0 Orange
Hackle: Medium Dun Hen
Tail: same
Abdomen: Aussie Opossum prespun on Orange #19 Gossamer Silk

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PMD Dun - Quill, Seal and Light Dun

Hook: Daiichi 1180 #16
Thread: Griffiths 14/0 Orange
Hackle: Light Medium Dun Hen
Tail: Medium Dun Hen
Abdomen: Pale Dun Hen Hackle Quill
Thorax: Natural and Olive Seal plus Hares Mask Edge Blend.

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PMD Dun - Cinn, #19 and Dun

Hook: Daiichi 1180 #16
Thread: Griffiths 14/0 Orange
Hackle: Medium Dun Hen
Tail: Medium Dun Hen
Abdomen: Pale Cinnamon Turkey tail (2 Fibers) twisted with orange #19 Gossamer Silk
Thorax: Natural and Olive Seal plus Hares Mask Edge Blend.

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I have a series of nymphs as well that need photographed and posted. I'll get to it.

Any comments of suggestions might shorten my design process. I would certainly appreciate it.

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Re: PMD Dun Soft-Hackles

Post by Smuggler » Mon Mar 04, 2013 6:04 pm

Honestly Will, I have nothing to say other than wow. These all look so amazing, and you'd be spot on as grouping these as cripples/drowned.. such a great selection of materials tied masterfully to a hook :)

I know this probably doesn't help you out in choosing one! :lol: :D Oh wellllll :P
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Re: PMD Dun Soft-Hackles

Post by Mataura mayfly » Mon Mar 04, 2013 6:07 pm

And I signed up for that swap why again?
Superb flies William, beautifully tied and I think I have to rethink my own offerings.
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Re: PMD Dun Soft-Hackles

Post by CreationBear » Mon Mar 04, 2013 7:32 pm

No. 3 gets my vote--we're nothing if not decisive these days. :lol:
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Post by Old Hat » Mon Mar 04, 2013 8:37 pm

For a drown, I like the first one. For a cripple I would go with the last one.
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Post by letumgo » Mon Mar 04, 2013 8:46 pm

I vote for the second one, and the first one and third one (but not necessarily in that order).

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Re: PMD Dun Soft-Hackles

Post by DUBBN » Mon Mar 04, 2013 8:53 pm

I wouldnt try to pick a favorite. All are first class.
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Re: PMD Dun Soft-Hackles

Post by Ron Eagle Elk » Mon Mar 04, 2013 10:11 pm

All three are remarkable, but #2 floats my boat, then #3 then #1. I may have to add #2 to the PMD box.
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Re: PMD Dun Soft-Hackles

Post by tie2fish » Tue Mar 05, 2013 8:33 am

William ~ I'd quickly make room for all three of these in my vest, but the third one would be the first to get tied on.
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Re: PMD Dun Soft-Hackles

Post by William Anderson » Tue Mar 05, 2013 9:24 am

Thanks everyone for the feedback. The insect ranges from orange to olive, usually with grey and tan notes and I could chase that color all day, but I would be happy with something close. (I really like the color of Jim Slattery's PMD Flymph, same color as the thorax on Hans' recent post of a transitional pattern.)

I'm liking the third fly myself with the slim body profile and seal/hackle combo. I really need to get on the water soon. I'm dying to drift these guys. The swaps help some...but it's enough already with the weather. It's time. Let's go. :D

Edit - Maybe it would be the second fly. :?

Edit 2 - the first one. nope...the third. :D

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