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Post by **Old Hat** » Sat Apr 24, 2010 3:39 pm

Hook: Ken Sawada Old Limerick Wet #14
Thread: Griffith's 14/0 brown
Rib: fine copper wire
Body: Woodchuck underfur dyed olive in a dubbing loop
Hackle: Black hen

Post by **letumgo** » Sat Apr 24, 2010 7:59 pm

Damn that is a handsome fly! Those Sawada hooks make a nice framework. The blend of colors is very harmonious.

Question - How do you like working with the Griffith's 14/0? I just started using some Gudebrod 10/0 midge thread (it was recommended to me by Chris Helm) and love working with the stuff.

Post by **Old Hat** » Sat Apr 24, 2010 8:39 pm

Thanks Ray. I really like the Griffith's 14/0 and use it A LOT. It is nice and fine for the little stuff, and with a little patience you can split it to dub in that style. Very strong for the diameter. Griffith's and Pearsall's is about all I use even for my steelhead flies, unless I'm spinning hair or something.

Post by **RnF** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 10:52 pm

I really like this pattern. Looks to be very versatile. Nice tie!

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