Steel-head Brahma Spiders

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Donald Nicolson
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Steel-head Brahma Spiders

Post by Donald Nicolson » Sat May 26, 2012 4:06 pm

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Claret Brahma
Hook: size 10
Thread: Black
Rib: Golden oval tinsel
Body: Claret Hare fur (courtesy of Ruard)
Hackle: Brahma hen saddle, Claret

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Yellow Brahma
Hook: size 10
Thread: Black
Rib: Golden oval tinsel
Body: Yellow buttonhole silk
Thorax: Yellow Camel fur
Hackle: Brahma hen saddle, Fluo yellow

CB I thought you might like a Yellow

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Blue Brahma
Hook: size 10
Thread: Black
Rib: Blue wire
Body: Pearl tinsel
Thorax: Black Camel
Hackle: Brahma hen saddle, Blue
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Re: Steel-head Brahma Spiders

Post by Mataura mayfly » Sat May 26, 2012 4:49 pm

Three very nice soft hackle Steelhead flies Donald. :D

I am really liking those hooks your using and will have to get me some, love the wide gape. If I can tie anything on them that will do the hook justice like the fine examples you show here........ well that is another story.
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Re: Steel-head Brahma Spiders

Post by letumgo » Tue May 29, 2012 8:17 pm

Life has been a bit crazy lately, so I am having a hard time keeping up with the forum. I just saw these this evening and had to compliment you. Great flies Donald. I've been a fan of your flies for a long time, for reasons displayed above. Please keep posting these beauties.
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Re: Steel-head Brahma Spiders

Post by Donald Nicolson » Fri Jun 01, 2012 6:39 am

Thanks Ray,
I'm glad you liked them, they will be my last for a little while.
My eyes have started bothering me again, I'll have to rest them.
I'll keep a lookout on the forum. TTFN
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Re: Steel-head Brahma Spiders

Post by tie2fish » Fri Jun 01, 2012 6:58 am

Please take care of yourself, Donald. Although we will all miss your wonderful postings, it's far more important that you do whatever is necessary to get your eyes healthy again.
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Re: Steel-head Brahma Spiders

Post by hankaye » Fri Jun 01, 2012 8:08 am

Donald, Howdy;

I'll second what Bill said, take care of your eyes, drop in whenever .....

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Re: Steel-head Brahma Spiders

Post by kanutripr » Fri Jun 01, 2012 10:32 am

Look after yourself Donald. We're keeping your spot warm. Your insight and information is invaluable.



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Re: Steel-head Brahma Spiders

Post by gingerdun » Fri Jun 01, 2012 10:55 am

Wonderful flies, Donald, as usual.
Take care of yourself, and those precious eyes.

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Re: Steel-head Brahma Spiders

Post by Kelly L. » Sat Jun 02, 2012 8:00 am

I always enjoy your flies Donald. Rest your eyes for a few days if need be. Thanks for sharing these beauties.
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Re: Steel-head Brahma Spiders

Post by michaelgmcgraw » Sat Jun 02, 2012 12:28 pm

Donald, you should be listed in the Scottish national treasures.
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