Purple Tramp

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Purple Tramp

Post by Hans Weilenmann » Sat Oct 09, 2010 3:08 pm

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Purple Tramp
Hook: Kamasan B405 #12
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, light grey
Hackle: Starling wing covert, one side stripped
Abdomen: Embroidery silk, purple; Argentinean hare, dark grey, into split silk
Thorax: Argentinean hare, dark grey

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Re: Purple Tramp

Post by Soft-hackle » Sat Oct 09, 2010 4:41 pm

Welcome back, Hans. This fly is simple, yet simply beautiful.

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Re: Purple Tramp

Post by Hans Weilenmann » Sat Oct 09, 2010 4:46 pm

Thanks Mark. I really never left, just had to focus on other activities for a while 8-)

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Re: Purple Tramp

Post by Ruard » Sun Oct 10, 2010 3:22 am

Beautiful fly Hans, glad that you have time again to post again!!

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Re: Purple Tramp

Post by tie2fish » Sun Oct 10, 2010 7:34 am

A simply beautiful way for Hans to reappear.
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Re: Purple Tramp

Post by letumgo » Sun Oct 10, 2010 1:47 pm

Just as sharp and inspirational as ever! Gorgeous fly Hans.
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Re: Purple Tramp

Post by redietz » Sun Oct 10, 2010 11:32 pm

The name is perfect -- it's like a snipe and purple, but tarted up.

Nice looking fly.
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Re: Purple Tramp

Post by willowhead » Thu Nov 04, 2010 2:39 pm

Seeing these flies of yours is such a treat again Hans. Anybody that splits Benecchi is a definate inspiration to all of us. :D
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