Olive and starling spinner (my first dressing post)

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Re: Olive and starling spinner (my first dressing post)

Post by kanutripr » Tue Nov 30, 2010 2:34 am

Very nice Martin.

My flies are more like bulls in a china shop. Not too subtle!



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Re: Olive and starling spinner (my first dressing post)

Post by willowhead » Tue Nov 30, 2010 3:12 am

It is very nice.....should work quite well. ;)
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Re: Olive and starling spinner (my first dressing post)

Post by tie2fish » Tue Nov 30, 2010 8:59 am

You have certainly have set a high standard for yourself with this first post, Martin. Let's see more!
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Re: Olive and starling spinner (my first dressing post)

Post by chase creek » Tue Nov 30, 2010 9:04 am

"Simple but elegant"
Lovely tie, thanks for posting.
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Re: Olive and starling spinner (my first dressing post)

Post by Ron Eagle Elk » Tue Nov 30, 2010 9:55 am

A fly that is elegant in it's simplicity. A beautiful fly that will surely take fish.

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Re: Olive and starling spinner (my first dressing post)

Post by Stendalen » Tue Nov 30, 2010 12:11 pm

Thank you all for the great feedback...nothing to criticise (so I'll get my feet back on the ground again)? :D

The thread is Gossamer Olive.

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