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Iron Blue Dun V.

Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 8:44 pm
by Old Hat
Hi all - Testing my picture posting abilities. If all goes well you should be looking at my Iron Blue Dun variation. I'm easy going...likes and dislikes always welcome.

This fly has really produced for me all year round, for a couple years now, since I started tying it. I do enjoy tying the traditional patterns mostly, but also enjoy tweaking them a bit here and there.

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Hook: Ken Sawada Old Limerick Wet
Thread: Black Griffiths 14/0
Tail: Heron herl tips (or substitute)
Butt: Metallic red embroidery floss
Rib: X-fine silver braid
Body: Heron herl (or substitute)
Hackle: Dark dun hen

Re: Iron Blue Dun V.

Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 9:35 pm
by letumgo
Excellent fly, Carl.

Re: Iron Blue Dun V.

Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 11:17 pm
by narcodog
That is a nice clean fly. I'll have to tie some of those.

Re: Iron Blue Dun V.

Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 1:34 am
by Hans Weilenmann
Carl,

Beautiful taper in the heron. Very nice.

Cheers,
Hans W

Re: Iron Blue Dun V.

Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 3:46 am
by flyfishwithme
Very nice Carl, I tie a similar patter but use crimson tying silk.

Re: Iron Blue Dun V.

Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 2:27 pm
by mvendon
Hi Carl,

I looked this morning while at work, but they have just about all of the photo sharing sites blocked so you only get the dreaded red X where the pic's are supposed to be. Now that I'm back home, they both look really good. Really nice work!

Regards,
Mark

Re: Iron Blue Dun V.

Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 11:07 pm
by DOUGSDEN
Dear Carl,
What memories this pattern brings to mind. Yours is a beautiful tie and I agree with all ahead of me in praises. I esp. like the iron which this pattern is framed. Beautiful looking hook! Keep them coming. Your photography seems well too!
Dougsden

Re: Iron Blue Dun V.

Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2009 5:48 am
by DUBBN
I like that pattern of yours. Well done sir

Re: Iron Blue Dun V.

Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2009 11:57 am
by Old Hat
Thanks for all the comments and I am humbled by the compliments from this group.