Iron Blue Dun V.

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Iron Blue Dun V.

Post by Old Hat » Thu Dec 17, 2009 8:44 pm

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
I hate it when I think I'm buying organic vegetables, and when I get home I discover they are just regular donuts.
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Re: Iron Blue Dun V.

Post by letumgo » Thu Dec 17, 2009 9:35 pm

Excellent fly, Carl.
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Re: Iron Blue Dun V.

Post by narcodog » Thu Dec 17, 2009 11:17 pm

That is a nice clean fly. I'll have to tie some of those.
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Re: Iron Blue Dun V.

Post by Hans Weilenmann » Fri Dec 18, 2009 1:34 am

Carl,

Beautiful taper in the heron. Very nice.

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Re: Iron Blue Dun V.

Post by flyfishwithme » Fri Dec 18, 2009 3:46 am

Very nice Carl, I tie a similar patter but use crimson tying silk.
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Re: Iron Blue Dun V.

Post by mvendon » Fri Dec 18, 2009 2:27 pm

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!

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Re: Iron Blue Dun V.

Post by DOUGSDEN » Fri Dec 18, 2009 11:07 pm

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!
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Re: Iron Blue Dun V.

Post by DUBBN » Sat Dec 19, 2009 5:48 am

I like that pattern of yours. Well done sir
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Re: Iron Blue Dun V.

Post by Old Hat » Sat Dec 19, 2009 11:57 am

Thanks for all the comments and I am humbled by the compliments from this group.
I hate it when I think I'm buying organic vegetables, and when I get home I discover they are just regular donuts.
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