Most of my wingless wets I tie to be fished dead drift in the film, or just under it, but on occasion I also want a faster sinking fly, which still retains the life of pulsating soft barbs. This BMN hook assist in that approach.
Depth Charge (brown)
Hook: Partridge BMN (Big Mouth Nymph) #14
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, black
Hackle: French partridge breast feather
Body: Alpaca, dyed dark chestnut - slender
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Hans W
Depth Charge (brown)
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The name made me expect a fly with a tungsten bead head and a copper wire abdomen. This isn't what I was expecting to see, but I love the fly none the less. Nice surprise Hans.
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Like the hook and the name Hans, and of course, the fly is tied wonderfully.
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The large hook and minimal materials will help it sink out of the first few inches, on a fine leader, but what effect do you expect the alpaca hair to have? I have no idea if it would offer better submersion or might it limit the depth by it's composition? Just curious. Besides silk, what other natural materials will add to a SH's sink rate?
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Hans W
Eh.... lead?Besides silk, what other natural materials will add to a SH's sink rate?
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