Smoky Joe

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Smoky Joe

Post by Hans Weilenmann » Fri Jan 20, 2012 5:35 pm

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Smoky Joe
Hook: Grip 14723BL #14
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, black
Hackle: Grizzly
Rib: Mylar, fine - silver
Abdomen: Mink, smoky grey - inserted into split thread
Thorax: Mink, smoky grey - inserted into split thread

Note: Longer staple dubbing for thorax section, to give 'hazy smoke' illusion

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Re: Smoky Joe

Post by hankaye » Fri Jan 20, 2012 5:37 pm

Hans, Howdy;

Nice couple of flys you've posted... Must have been a nasty day today...

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Re: Smoky Joe

Post by Kelly L. » Fri Jan 20, 2012 6:52 pm

Hans, this one is killer. :D
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Re: Smoky Joe

Post by Roadkill » Fri Jan 20, 2012 8:17 pm

Classic fly Hans, just begging to be fished! 8-)
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Re: Smoky Joe

Post by Old Hat » Fri Jan 20, 2012 8:47 pm

I really like the hackle. I haven't seen that effect with a grizzly hackle before. Almost appears as two separate hackles.
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Re: Smoky Joe

Post by Soft-hackle » Fri Jan 20, 2012 9:54 pm

Hans,
I really like the application of the tinsel. It gives the body a real segmented appearance. Love it!

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Re: Smoky Joe

Post by cicvara » Sat Jan 21, 2012 11:13 am

-Really perfect.
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Re: Smoky Joe

Post by tie2fish » Sat Jan 21, 2012 11:36 am

An outstanding fly in both concept and execution.
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Re: Smoky Joe

Post by Hans Weilenmann » Sat Jan 21, 2012 1:08 pm

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Smoky Joe - soaked

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Re: Smoky Joe

Post by Mataura mayfly » Sat Jan 21, 2012 3:12 pm

Very cool fly when wet Hans.
Were you in NZ during the Whitebait season? This body style would give a wonderful immitation of one of those.
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