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CM_Stewart
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by CM_Stewart » Wed Aug 22, 2012 10:30 am
Got in some new yarn a few days ago and finally got time to play with it.
Snipe & Purple Haze
Hook: Daiichi 1550 size 14
Hackle: Snipe
Thread: Pearsall's Gossamer Purple
Body: Jamieson's Shetland Spindrift Purple Haze yarn
First fly I tied with it was a fatter bodied soft hackle with a partridge back feather (no photo available) which proved to be surprisingly effective for trout and bluegills (and a tree).
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by letumgo » Wed Aug 22, 2012 11:14 am
Great fly Chris! I love the look of that yarn. I gotta get an order in to you soon. I "need" some of this yarn.
I got a good laugh out of your "and a tree" comment. Funny.
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by tie2fish » Wed Aug 22, 2012 1:38 pm
That's a beauty, Chris. Is that yarn separable into smaller strands that could be used on, say, a Size 20 hook?
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by chase creek » Wed Aug 22, 2012 2:31 pm
Cool looking fly! Bet my Brookies would trip all over themsleves to get to that one.
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by CM_Stewart » Wed Aug 22, 2012 5:13 pm
tie2fish wrote:That's a beauty, Chris. Is that yarn separable into smaller strands that could be used on, say, a Size 20 hook?
I don't have any size 20 hooks (and not enough natural light).
Starling & Purple Haze
Hook: Daiichi 1110 size 26
Hackle: Starling
Thread: Gordon Griffiths 14/0, black
Body: Jamieson's Shetland Spindrift Purple Haze yarn, one strand pulled tight.
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by Mataura mayfly » Wed Aug 22, 2012 6:03 pm
Looks like a neat yarn, and sure to be a Steelhead hit!
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by William Anderson » Wed Aug 22, 2012 8:34 pm
Chris, this is another cool yarn. I would imagine the purple would be a nice addition to the selection. I have an ever explanding appreciation for all the buggy yarns. I'll be curious to hear how these fish for you.
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by Kelly L. » Fri Aug 24, 2012 12:34 pm
I really love these yarn flies, great job.
