New flymph tier

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Re: New flymph tier

Post by Hans Weilenmann » Thu Jan 14, 2016 12:11 pm

I come to this from a very pragmatic angle - I select the ribbing width based on the result I am after. Beyond that my take is - there is no single right or wrong rib width :twisted:

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Re: New flymph tier

Post by NeoDoc » Thu Jan 14, 2016 7:22 pm

Used gold wire for the ribbing in this one
Used gold wire for the ribbing in this one
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Re: New flymph tier

Post by William Anderson » Thu Jan 14, 2016 8:45 pm

Doc, this one looks like it could dance across the table. That kind of mobility and action would give me a great amount of confidence in this fly, upstream, down, swung or dead drift. Very attractive.
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Re: New flymph tier

Post by Hans Weilenmann » Fri Jan 15, 2016 1:20 am

Doc,

Yep, that third one looks the biz for me also. Well done indeed 8-)

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Re: New flymph tier

Post by Old Hat » Fri Jan 15, 2016 12:57 pm

Super Doc!

I agree with Hans, the ribbing choice should be a purposeful choice, no right or wrong. The same can be said for a lot of variables in fly tying. I do understand trying to "copy" a certain style by a certain tier though.
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Re: New flymph tier

Post by Hans Weilenmann » Fri Jan 15, 2016 1:32 pm

Old Hat wrote:I do understand trying to "copy" a certain style by a certain tier though.
To expand on Carl's comment - it is a sound principle of any craft, and yes flytying is a craft, to get familiar with established techniques, established proportions - they are established for a reason after all, one would hope :twisted: - before developing a personal style.

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