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Pfennig

Post by Hans Weilenmann » Tue May 20, 2014 2:22 am

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Pfennig
Hook: Grip 14723BL #14
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, dark chocolate
Body: Krystal Flash, copper
Hackle: Pine squirrel guard hair - inserted into split thread

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Re: Pfennig

Post by fly_fischa » Tue May 20, 2014 3:04 am

I think you're being a bit modest my friend I'd be willing to part with at least Fünf Mark.
Nicely tied and clean shade for a pfennig, might need to go for a swim to build up some patina ;)
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Re: Pfennig

Post by Hans Weilenmann » Tue May 20, 2014 3:11 am

*chuckle*

Just back from tying at the German Fly Festival - and the inspiration for the pattern name 8-)

Absolutely lovely venue, fine weather and top notch participants in both tying and casting demonstrations.

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Re: Pfennig

Post by Premerger » Tue May 20, 2014 5:03 am

A nice tie Hans.
How did you get pine squirrel in split thread to look like a hen hackle?
How hard can it be?
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Post by letumgo » Tue May 20, 2014 5:10 am

Flawless...

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Re: Pfennig

Post by Hans Weilenmann » Tue May 20, 2014 5:20 am

Premerger wrote:How did you get pine squirrel in split thread to look like a hen hackle?
Not sure what the question is, Tim. Try again, pls.

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Re: Pfennig

Post by Premerger » Tue May 20, 2014 5:56 am

If I placed that hair in split thread and wrapped it, the hair would go out in all directions.
How did you get it to look orderly, like a soft hackle feather?
How hard can it be?
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Post by tie2fish » Tue May 20, 2014 7:00 am

Elegantly tied, Hans.
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Re: Pfennig

Post by redietz » Tue May 20, 2014 7:17 am

The pine squirrel and copper really go together nicely!
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Re: Pfennig

Post by Hans Weilenmann » Tue May 20, 2014 7:32 am

Premerger wrote:If I placed that hair in split thread and wrapped it, the hair would go out in all directions.
How did you get it to look orderly, like a soft hackle feather?
Tim,

After the hair is inserted and then thread twisted tight forming a skinny hair brush. All the hair obviously radiates in all directions at this stage.

By stroking back each turn (there will be three, max four turns of 'hackle') the majority of the collar will already have been tamed. Before making the whip finish, pull all collar back to clear the eye, make one or two hard thread wraps to fix hair angle. Next unwrap this wrap/wraps again, followed by a whip finish.

Does that make sense?

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