Turton's Black Gnats
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Turton's Black Gnats
If I tied these correctly (maybe not), but used black thread, black ostrich herl body and a light starling hackle.
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Re: Turton's Black Gnats
I like these.
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Re: Turton's Black Gnats
Me too. I wanted to head straight to my tying vice, after seeing these.
Fin-tastic!
Fin-tastic!
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Re: Turton's Black Gnats
Outstanding. Might I inquire as to the hook size?
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Ron
I believe they were size 16 hooks, a Daiichi hook with a wide gape. I forget the Daiichi number.
Bob
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Re: Turton's Black Gnats
joaniebo, Howdy;
Absolutely lovely flies.
Tasty lookin' wee critters they are. Almost want to chomp on one myself.
hank
Absolutely lovely flies.
Tasty lookin' wee critters they are. Almost want to chomp on one myself.
hank
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