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NZ Purple
Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2014 2:33 pm
by DUBBN
Hook -Dohiku 611, size 14
Bead - Purple Glass
Thread - Fl. Orange, UTC70
Body - Purple wool yarn provided by Mataura mayfly (Jeff)
Thorax - NZ Possum also provided by Jeff
Collar - Dun Hen
I tied some with brown hen as well. The Dun is prettier, but I would bet the brown catches more trout for me on my local waters.
Re: NZ Purple
Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2014 4:43 pm
by Mataura mayfly
Nice work Wayne, good to see some of the materials being shared around. Will be driving through the town with the woollen mill today- but will not be stopping to buy any more yarn today.
I can see Rainbow trout hammering these.
I have just finished a lot of nymphs and wee wets with fluro orange in them, hit them with a black light and they are like neon signs! Did not have the time to photograph them, but you might see some soon.
Re: NZ Purple
Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2014 9:01 pm
by JohnP
Good-looking fly, Wayne.
Re: NZ Purple
Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2014 7:41 am
by DUBBN
The Purple yarn is kicking my tail. This was my fifth attempt. Not satisfied, but will keep trying. Thanks for the comments Jeff, and John.
Re: NZ Purple
Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2014 1:01 pm
by tie2fish
I will be very interested to see/hear your results with this little gem, Wayne.
Re: NZ Purple
Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2014 8:41 pm
by DUBBN
It didnt take a very big fish to bend that Dohiku 611 hook straight.
