A couple Hughes' lymphs

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A couple Hughes' lymphs

Post by Old Hat » Wed Oct 09, 2019 7:57 pm

Here is a couple Dave Hughes' flymph patterns (or lymph patterns if you miss autocorrect). Simple and surely effective. I must say I really like the "little dark flymph"

Little Dark Flymph
#18 hook
black thread
Dark dun hackle
Light dun tail
Peacock body
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Little Olive Flymph
#18 hook
grey thread
Light blue dun hackle
Light blue dun tail
fine gold mylar
mix of olive and sparkle yarn
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Ginger Wingless
#14 hook
yellow silk thread
dark ginger hackle
oval gold ribbing
ginger hen tail
body of golden brown fur
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Re: A couple Hughes' lymphs

Post by letumgo » Wed Oct 09, 2019 8:08 pm

Wow, those are fantastic patterns Carl. They all look very effective.

Thank you for sharing.
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Re: A couple Hughes' lymphs

Post by ronr » Fri Oct 11, 2019 9:02 am

ditto... I sure do admire your flies and too find Hughe's books full of good inspiration.
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Re: A couple Hughes' lymphs

Post by Roadkill » Fri Oct 11, 2019 9:32 am

Beautiful as usual!!
One of my favorite tiers and photographers showcasing flies from one of my favorite flyfishing authors. :D 8-)
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Re: A couple Hughes' lymphs

Post by Ron Eagle Elk » Sat Oct 12, 2019 8:14 am

Wow! That's all. Just, Wow!
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Re: A couple Hughes' lymphs

Post by Mike62 » Sun Oct 13, 2019 6:50 am

Yeah, "Wow!" is correct. Noun, verb, adjective... they all work here.
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Re: A couple Hughes' lymphs

Post by FlyFisherMann1955 » Sun Oct 27, 2019 8:52 pm

Carl,

I can't decide if I've more impressed with your tying skills or your photography skills!

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