Speckled Spider

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nfrechet
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Speckled Spider

Post by nfrechet » Thu Oct 20, 2022 12:28 pm

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Speckled Spider

Hooks - Mustad 3399 or equivalent
Thread - Black
Body - Well-marked grizzly hackle stem wrapped over a tapered gray floss underbody
Reverse wrapped with fine silver wire.
Hackle - Hungarian partridge tied on as a collar and tied back.

*Add a drop of crazy to the under body prior to wrapping the hackle stem body for added durability.

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Re: Speckled Spider

Post by hankaye » Fri Oct 21, 2022 6:37 am

norm, Howdy;

Must have been one of those "gotta hold yer mouth inna right position"
kinda deals what with using the stem of another hackle feather as the
body. You sir are a brave man. I applaude your patience.
That sucker is Beautiful !!!

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Re: Speckled Spider

Post by letumgo » Fri Oct 21, 2022 4:57 pm

:o (awe-struck stare)

I give this one an “11” ;) :D
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Re: Speckled Spider

Post by Roadkill » Sat Oct 22, 2022 10:07 am

Beautiful tie!! 8-)
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Re: Speckled Spider

Post by DarrellP » Sun Oct 23, 2022 11:30 am

Did you have to soak the stem?
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Re: Speckled Spider

Post by Fishnkilts » Sun Oct 23, 2022 4:08 pm

That is really nice. I like the look of the stem for a body.
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