Blaze Of Glory
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Blaze Of Glory
Blaze Of Glory
Hook: Tiemco 2487G #12
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, orange
Hackle: Hen, dyed hot orange
Abdomen: Flat gold, embossed
Rib: Flat gold, embossed - corded
Wing: Golden Pheasant tippet barbs, dyed hot orange
Thorax: Seal's fur - equal parts hot orange and fluorescent orange
Cheers,
Hans W
Last edited by Hans Weilenmann on Mon Jul 12, 2010 12:24 am, edited 1 time in total.
Re: Blaze Of Glory
No, really, I mean I need
Very cool...
Andrew.
Very cool...
Andrew.
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Re: Blaze Of Glory
I like it.
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Re: Blaze Of Glory
That's an eye-catcher. Gotta love that seal.
Thanks, Hans.
Thanks, Hans.
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Re: Blaze Of Glory
I'm not sure which is more impressive - the fly or the photography.
Beautiful, Hans. As always.
Joe
Beautiful, Hans. As always.
Joe
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Re: Blaze Of Glory
ya think ya coulda put just a wee bit more ORANGE on that fly???
Really an eye catcher... good lookin' fly.
Really an eye catcher... good lookin' fly.
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Re: Blaze Of Glory
That hook is WILD! Cool pattern Hans.
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Re: Blaze Of Glory
I think i tie em with sliver rib this year
Klaas
Klaas
Re: Blaze Of Glory
Very Artistic tie!
Re: Blaze Of Glory
Hans, I like how you used the tippets in this one.
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