Mcphails Micro-Glint

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Mcphails Micro-Glint

Post by DUBBN » Thu Dec 09, 2021 7:14 pm

The two top hooks are Firehole size 20. The bottom fly is a Wholesale Fly Company, Model 6. Size 16.

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Re: Mcphails Micro-Glint

Post by letumgo » Thu Dec 09, 2021 10:00 pm

Do you have a preference between the two hooks? I’m leaning towards the bottom one, but am curious to hear your thoughts on them.

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Re: Mcphails Micro-Glint

Post by DUBBN » Thu Dec 09, 2021 10:07 pm

Ray, I kind of like the look of the Black ingredients on the Black hook.
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Re: Mcphails Micro-Glint

Post by letumgo » Thu Dec 09, 2021 10:15 pm

The black finish does harmonize nicely with the body. :D ;)
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Re: Mcphails Micro-Glint

Post by DOUGSDEN » Fri Dec 10, 2021 6:58 am

Wow Dubbn,
Talk about subtle beauty! Both ingredients harmonize nicely! I have to agree with you guys....the black finish hook gets the nod! Perfectly executed as always!
Got any more patterns in waiting? Keep it up Wayne!
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Re: Mcphails Micro-Glint

Post by Ron Eagle Elk » Fri Dec 10, 2021 8:35 am

I like the look of the black hook as well, on this pattern. To get close to what most would call a size 20, what size Firehole hook would you have to use?
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Re: Mcphails Micro-Glint

Post by DUBBN » Fri Dec 10, 2021 9:25 am

Ron Eagle Elk wrote: Fri Dec 10, 2021 8:35 am I like the look of the black hook as well, on this pattern. To get close to what most would call a size 20, what size Firehole hook would you have to use?
Ron, I dont know that Firehole makes their hooks that small. I am glad you picked up on the size difference.
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Re: Mcphails Micro-Glint

Post by FlyFisherMann1955 » Fri Dec 10, 2021 10:05 am

Wayne,

I agree--the black hook looks better. I would like to know more about the spool of material. Is it Glamour Madeira, as used in Dorsey's Top Secret Midge, but in a different color than white? Also, where does the wax fit in? Are you dubbing something onto the spooled material?

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Re: Mcphails Micro-Glint

Post by DUBBN » Fri Dec 10, 2021 12:44 pm

FlyFisherMann1955 wrote: Fri Dec 10, 2021 10:05 am Wayne,

I agree--the black hook looks better. I would like to know more about the spool of material. Is it Glamour Madeira, as used in Dorsey's Top Secret Midge, but in a different color than white? Also, where does the wax fit in? Are you dubbing something onto the spooled material?

Thanks- Ken
The material is a Madeira product. I have it in Purple and Gold as well. I mostly use it as leg material on size 20 and under baetis nymphs.
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It is a very slick material to tie with. Being slick, just a touch of wax when I tie in the collar, and when I whip finish makes it hold very well.
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Re: Mcphails Micro-Glint

Post by Fishnkilts » Sat Dec 11, 2021 8:57 am

I too prefer the black hooks. Like these fashion designers say, black goes with everything, and it shows it in the photo.

As for hook size with Firehole, I think they have maybe two styles that go smaller than a 20, but don't quote me on that. I don't like the fact that Firehole's hooks are larger than other hook sizes and I'd like to know why they made them that way.

Well done DUBBN on those flies.
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