Darn
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- Hans Weilenmann
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Darn
Darn
Hook: Partridge Jardine Living Nymph Hook (GRS7) #16 (see note)
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, grey
Hackle: Whiting Brahma hen shoulder hackle
Abdomen: Darning yarn, beige-brown
Thorax: European hare underfur, cream
Note: The GRS7 hook is oversized for its stated number. This #16 hook is closer to a #12 in real world size.
Cheers,
Hans W
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Re: Darn
I now have a new favorite hook! WOW that is a gorgeous iron, and your dressing has really done it justice. WOW!
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Re: Darn
Love the hook and the fly!
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Re: Darn
Add a trailing shuck, and you have a "Shucky-Darn"!
I know, I know. "Go back to your corner. "
A good looking fly, and I really like that Brahma hackle.
Thanks a bunch.
Kirk
I know, I know. "Go back to your corner. "
A good looking fly, and I really like that Brahma hackle.
Thanks a bunch.
Kirk
Re: Darn
Oh, I love this, simple, harmonious flies.
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Re: Darn
crazy4oldcars, Howdy;
Kirk, don't know how that one slipped by me.....
Wander out of yer corner whenever ya feels like it.
I'd be the last to tell ya anything.
hank
Kirk, don't know how that one slipped by me.....
Wander out of yer corner whenever ya feels like it.
I'd be the last to tell ya anything.
hank
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Re: Darn
aw, what a perfect fly. I could empty my boxes and retie all the variations to match this overall composition. Just beautiful.
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Re: Darn
An excellent fly Hans, I like the hook as well.
Darning wool is a much underused material.
I have quite an extensive collection of Chadwick's Darning Wools of many shades,
before I retired, I travelled all over Scotland in the line of business, and in every
small town or village I visited, I would seek out the local haberdashery or sewing shop,
sometimes it was the village general store. I bought quite a lot of darning wool,
never did find any 477 as prescribed by Frank Sawyer.
You've made me think of that collection of wool again, I'll have to see what I can come up with.
Darning wool is a much underused material.
I have quite an extensive collection of Chadwick's Darning Wools of many shades,
before I retired, I travelled all over Scotland in the line of business, and in every
small town or village I visited, I would seek out the local haberdashery or sewing shop,
sometimes it was the village general store. I bought quite a lot of darning wool,
never did find any 477 as prescribed by Frank Sawyer.
You've made me think of that collection of wool again, I'll have to see what I can come up with.
Re: Darn
Well ya knew the "darn" wasn't 'cause Hans messed up something...now if I named a fly that it would be another story...
Re: Darn
Darn fine tie Hans.
I hate it when I think I'm buying organic vegetables, and when I get home I discover they are just regular donuts.
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