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Minimalist

Post by Hans Weilenmann » Fri Aug 09, 2013 2:11 am

Just for the fun of it 8-)

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Minimalist
Hook: Kamasan B175 #14
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, black
Hackle: Hen, badger
Tail: Whiting Farms Coq de Leon hen saddle barbs, dark pardo

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Re: Minimalist

Post by Mataura mayfly » Fri Aug 09, 2013 2:26 am

The frustrating thing is, it will most probably work and catch more often than not! But I am sure I can count 6 wraps of thread....... you could have got away with 5. :P
Very nice display of your skill and innovation.......one I do not think I will try.
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Re: Minimalist

Post by tjd » Fri Aug 09, 2013 5:08 am

Hans,

When I saw the picture I thought it was "the Streaker"! Well done, sir...as always.

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Re: Minimalist

Post by CM_Stewart » Fri Aug 09, 2013 7:47 am

Wll dn!
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Re: Minimalist

Post by Hans Weilenmann » Fri Aug 09, 2013 8:16 am

CM_Stewart wrote:Wll dn!
tkx ;)
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Re: Minimalist

Post by hankaye » Fri Aug 09, 2013 8:45 am

Hans, Howdy;



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Re: Minimalist

Post by William Anderson » Fri Aug 09, 2013 10:27 am

(an appreciative, squint and almost indiscernible nod from the corner)
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Re: Minimalist

Post by Roadkill » Fri Aug 09, 2013 10:40 am

Hans,
Great fly but it looks more like a full dress fly with that wing. ;) Here is my minimalist red midge. :D
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Re: Minimalist

Post by gingerdun » Fri Aug 09, 2013 10:47 am

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Re: Minimalist

Post by Hans Weilenmann » Fri Aug 09, 2013 10:55 am

Roadkill wrote:Hans,
Great fly but it looks more like a full dress fly with that wing. ;)
What wing???

Tail, good sir, tail! :twisted:
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