one fly and one hook

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Re: one fly and one hook

Post by Old Hat » Fri Jan 06, 2012 12:21 pm

Disclaimer - William got me thinking. When I posted the Estaz Stone, I was in the "One Fly Contest" they have each year state of mind. This is not the fly I would choose just to have an enjoyable day on the water fly fishing. This is a "go get'um pattern".

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Re: one fly and one hook

Post by Roadkill » Fri Jan 06, 2012 1:24 pm

Carl,

Impossible, I never leave to have an enjoyable day on the water with just one fly. :mrgreen: Maybe a dozen of the same fly. ;)
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Re: one fly and one hook

Post by Kelly L. » Fri Jan 06, 2012 10:36 pm

Mark, your fly is cool, Im gonna have to try that. Oh, and what is wrong with the Bee Gees? I used to love their music, and yes, before Saturday Night Fever. I think I was 12 when I bought an album from them...1972 or so.
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Re: one fly and one hook

Post by michaelgmcgraw » Sat Jan 07, 2012 9:56 am

earlier in this thread I posted my choice in one hook, a single fly choice is a hard decision, I tye & fish so many nameless nondescript flymph & soft hackles.
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Re: one fly and one hook

Post by DOUGSDEN » Sat Jan 07, 2012 9:12 pm

Here we go.....(and you all know what's coming)
Tan Flymph on one of two choices for hooks. I know, you wanted one hook type or brand. I'm still thinkin".
TMC #9300 size 14
Mustad # 94842 size 14 (or the newer R50U).......

The winner is.....Tan Flymph on Mustad #94842 size 14.

That was a tough one. I like the #9300 alot because of the wider hook gap (or gape?) and it's extreme sharpness compared to the Mustad. But, in honor of Pete Hidy, I go up eye because the pattern just looks cool dressed on these classic irons!

How did I do Otto?

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Re: one fly and one hook

Post by willowhead » Sat Jan 07, 2012 9:34 pm

Kelly, don't confuse yourself.........if i didn't like them, i wouldn't say SQUAT! :D ;)
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Re: one fly and one hook

Post by Kelly L. » Sun Jan 08, 2012 2:39 pm

willowhead wrote:Kelly, don't confuse yourself.........if i didn't like them, i wouldn't say SQUAT! :D ;)
LOL...okay then!
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Re: one fly and one hook

Post by newriverspey » Sun Jan 08, 2012 3:18 pm

Dogsled,
I like the thought process behind your choice and your final answer was very traditional, so who can complain. Well, I am sure someone could but that is life. Otto
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Re: one fly and one hook

Post by newriverspey » Sun Jan 08, 2012 5:25 pm

Dugsned, I am sorry for the typo. Long day, my apologies. Otto
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Re: one fly and one hook

Post by tgif » Sat Jan 14, 2012 2:39 pm

Hi guys, new to the board, but have really enjoyed it so far. I don't make much fuss over the hooks personally, but as for a fly, it would be Ellis Emerging Pupa. http://www.stoneriveroutfitters.com/bro ... 4,455.html. I love everything about it, especially in a size 14 or 16. The stripped hero body, peackock thorax, etc. Deadly, a glass bead doesn't hurt it either, with clear lined with silver or black.
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