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Ginger Hen and Mono Alec Jackson

Posted: Fri Jul 19, 2013 4:15 pm
by William Anderson
I have not fished these, that I can remember, but a couple months ago I tied a series and just got a pic of one. I don't see why it wouldn't be effective in the right conditions. It's always nice to make use of someone's streamside rubbish anyway.

Ginger Hen and Mono AJ
Hook: Alec Jackson NCS #15
Thread: 14/0
Hackle: old Collins hen cape
Abdomen: streamside found mono
Thorax: very soft beaver

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Re: Ginger Hen and Mono Alec Jackson

Posted: Fri Jul 19, 2013 4:29 pm
by Mataura mayfly
Very sweet.
Nice clean slim lines and the translucent mono shows a nice lateral line. The AJ hook is just the icing on the cake.

Re: Ginger Hen and Mono Alec Jackson

Posted: Fri Jul 19, 2013 6:01 pm
by Smuggler
That hook is the icing on every cake. Looks good Will.
PS, when are we going fishing? :lol:

Re: Ginger Hen and Mono Alec Jackson

Posted: Fri Jul 19, 2013 8:22 pm
by William Anderson
Thanks, fellas. I'm in total agreement regarding the hook. For sparse patterns they really sparkle.

Re: Ginger Hen and Mono Alec Jackson

Posted: Fri Jul 19, 2013 8:32 pm
by hankaye
dub-ya, Howdy;

Interesting concoction, did you use any sort of glue to keep the
mono from wanting to follow itself back the front ???
Those AJ hooks truly are easy on the eye. 8-)

hank

Re: Ginger Hen and Mono Alec Jackson

Posted: Fri Jul 19, 2013 10:36 pm
by William Anderson
Hank, no glue, just significant tension. If the wraps move after several fish, count me as a very content angler.

Re: Ginger Hen and Mono Alec Jackson

Posted: Fri Jul 19, 2013 11:56 pm
by hankaye
dub-ya, Howdy;

ok, interesting :? thanks.
Might have to try that.

hank

Re: Ginger Hen and Mono Alec Jackson

Posted: Sat Jul 20, 2013 7:43 am
by tie2fish
Inspired! Crisp and clean, with a hint of citrus (color) and a beautiful finish (head).

Re: Ginger Hen and Mono Alec Jackson

Posted: Sat Jul 20, 2013 11:53 am
by Kelly L.
I really like this one. The body is amazing too.