The smallest changes
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The smallest changes
Hook: Grip 12003 #14
Thread: Moser Power-silk 10/0
Hackle: Starling
Tail: Woodduck
Body: Rabbit
Rib: Tying thread
Hook: Grip 12003 #14
Thread: Sheer 14/0, orange
Hackle: Starling
Tail: Woodduck
Body: Rabbit
Rib: Tying thread
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Re: The smallest changes
Lovely flies, Dave. I like them both, but am drawn more to the bottom one. I've been experimenting with different combinations of silk dubbing and silk tying thread. The simplicity of soft hackle flies seems to make the even small changes in thread/dubbing color stand out.
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Re: The smallest changes
Bad, Mike, bad...Nice looking nymphs.
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Mike wrote:Nice looking nymphs.
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Mike,
I knew what you meant, but perhaps Dave found your observation a tad cryptic?
Cheers,
Hans W
I knew what you meant, but perhaps Dave found your observation a tad cryptic?
Cheers,
Hans W
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Re: The smallest changes
Well I'm glad we cleared that one up so quickly. It was indeed very clear what you meant. Thanks for the constructive feedback / criticism Mike.Mike wrote:
Cryptic??? What's cryptic about "Nice looking nymphs"?
What I meant and what I actually wrote seems perfectly clear to me, indicating that I thought the flies shown were nice looking nymphs.
Let's not have any silly misunderstandings here. I don't know why either you or he indicated that my comment was misplaced, cryptic, or otherwise anything apart from what it was.
A little less constructive that time perhaps...Mike wrote: I didn't even mention the horrible hooks!!!! ?????
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Re: The smallest changes
Hi Dave,
Nice sof-, nice we-, nice nym- ahhh I am so confused after that drawn out discussion
Great set of flies buddy, cool idea showing how dramatic such a subtle change can be.
If I didn't know your tying abilities I'd have sworn someone photoshopped the difference, those flies are almost identical twins!
Nice sof-, nice we-, nice nym- ahhh I am so confused after that drawn out discussion
Great set of flies buddy, cool idea showing how dramatic such a subtle change can be.
If I didn't know your tying abilities I'd have sworn someone photoshopped the difference, those flies are almost identical twins!
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Re: The smallest changes
Karsten,
You know, in the 'real world' Dave would have spotted the glimmer in Mike's eyes on his initial observation, and Mike would have seen the puzzled look on Dave's face. All would have been resolved in seconds, and in good humour
Written exchanges, especially short phrased ones, have inherent scope for confusion, and sometimes combustion. Ah well, I believe all is again at peace. Right?
Cheers,
Hans W
You know, in the 'real world' Dave would have spotted the glimmer in Mike's eyes on his initial observation, and Mike would have seen the puzzled look on Dave's face. All would have been resolved in seconds, and in good humour
Written exchanges, especially short phrased ones, have inherent scope for confusion, and sometimes combustion. Ah well, I believe all is again at peace. Right?
Cheers,
Hans W
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Re: The smallest changes
Thanks Karsten... not photobucket I promise!
It always suprises, me when you make small alterations to the ingredients, what great variations can occur. All part of the enjoyment with experimenting. Of course the fish will have the final word.
It always suprises, me when you make small alterations to the ingredients, what great variations can occur. All part of the enjoyment with experimenting. Of course the fish will have the final word.
Agreed.Hans Weilenmann wrote:
You know, in the 'real world' Dave would have spotted the glimmer in Mike's eyes on his initial observation, and Mike would have seen the puzzled look on Dave's face. All would have been resolved in seconds, and in good humour
Certainly.Hans Weilenmann wrote:
Ah well, I believe all is again at peace. Right?
Re: The smallest changes
Nice fleas Dave....
Your point is well made, change of thread can alter a pattern significantly.
Your point is well made, change of thread can alter a pattern significantly.