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Zoolander

Post by letumgo » Mon May 30, 2011 3:55 pm

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(I call this look "Blue Steel") - Movie Reference

Zoolander
Hook - Gaelic Sly Nemes Soft Hackle Hook (Size 8)
Underbody - Woolly Nylon (White)
Rear Body - Jelly Cord (Blue)
Front Body - Wool Dubbing (Blue)
Thread - 6/0 UNI-Thread (Black)
Hackle - Cock Del Leon (Dark Pardo)
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Re: Zoolander

Post by hankaye » Mon May 30, 2011 4:05 pm

Ray, Howdy;

Fantastic..... the first wrap of tubing almot looks clear almost like a 'bubble' comming off the tail end of the critter.

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Re: Zoolander

Post by DNicolson » Mon May 30, 2011 4:32 pm

That is a great fly and a great tie.
I could see it being a very successful sea-trout (sea run brown) pattern.
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Re: Zoolander

Post by Roadkill » Mon May 30, 2011 5:00 pm

A beautiful fly!
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Re: Zoolander

Post by DUBBN » Mon May 30, 2011 5:31 pm

That fly makes me want to yell "BLUE STEEL"!
You have mad tying skills sir!
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Re: Zoolander

Post by letumgo » Mon May 30, 2011 5:35 pm

Now if only I could turn left... :lol:

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Re: Zoolander

Post by willowhead » Mon May 30, 2011 10:23 pm

Sea Run Cutts too..............KILLER fly..........that Pardo jumped right out at me instantly............ :lol: i passed on the Syl Nemes hooks the other day...........so i could get the others i got.......... :D But they ARE a very nice hook..... ;)
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Re: Zoolander

Post by William Anderson » Tue May 31, 2011 7:44 am

"tasty, junior....real tasty." (movie reference)

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Re: Zoolander

Post by tie2fish » Tue May 31, 2011 7:49 am

Whoa!
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Re: Zoolander

Post by newriverspey » Tue May 31, 2011 8:12 am

wow! very nice tie. where did you purchase the jelly cord and can you use it for small hooks in the #18 through #22 range. thanks for the post. otto
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