Things Horses Eat

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Things Horses Eat

Post by Liam » Mon Mar 02, 2009 9:07 pm

As I was feeding my horses this morning, I realized Hans wasn't the only one who could tie flies using his recycling... :)

Hay and Carrots
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Hook-Kamasan B175 #10-16
Thread-Chestnut Pearsall's
Rib-Fine copper wire
Body-Plastic bailing twine (two or three strands separated and twisted and frayed with a stiff brush)
Thorax-"hay" dyed peacock herl
Hackle- Golden plover throat or shoulder-just below the throat
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Re: Things Horses Eat

Post by Liam » Mon Mar 02, 2009 9:11 pm

Sorry about the blurriness, this is an alternate take on "Hay and Carrots" with the bailing twine laid flat instead of twisted.
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Re: Things Horses Eat

Post by idryfly » Mon Mar 02, 2009 10:11 pm

If i see a fly called "landfill" or "muck the stall" i am out of here! :lol:
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Re: Things Horses Eat

Post by letumgo » Tue Mar 03, 2009 12:44 pm

Very cool! I like the version with the smooth body better (just my opinion). Great creativity.
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Re: Things Horses Eat

Post by Liam » Wed Mar 04, 2009 4:38 pm

Thanks Ray. My wife and I agreed that the twine flat was a better body. I'm glad you concur. If you can think of anything more hay colored than the plover, let me know! :D
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