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Size 14, 2x long hook. I believe this pattern needs a longer hook

I like the concept, Wayne. How about a small 3x long streamer hook?

tie2fish wrote:I like the concept, Wayne. How about a small 3x long streamer hook?

I agree. a longer hook is needed here.

There was a recent post with an Oliver Edwards video, in which he tyed a pattern for the Rhyacophila. I think he used a longer hook too.

letumgo wrote:There was a recent post with an Oliver Edwards video, in which he tyed a pattern for the Rhyacophila. I think he used a longer hook too.

I watched that video, and one of Davie McPhails. That is what inspired me. The tail on this beast is of Oliver Edwards flair. The rest of the pattern is Mcphail inspirati

Even so, a gave 4 of these (all I had) to a buddy. He did very well Czech nymphing them yesterday.

That reminds me. How's the leg healing? Will you be able to join your friend fishing soon?

letumgo wrote:That reminds me. How's the leg healing? Will you be able to join your friend fishing soon?

Its healing ahead of time, but too slow for me. I am on light duty and limted hours at work. The brace stays on for another 3 weeks atleast.

I dont have anything planned this year, and it is killing me.

Three weeks should go quickly, and should give you time to refill your fly box (or your buddies...maybe he can lend you some flies when your knee has healed...humor).

DUBBN wrote: I dont have anything planned this year, and it is killing me.

I feel your pain,Wayne.
I will be playing "Get well soon" by and with Steve Forbert for you. Hope that helps.

dd

(Remember; one late autumn trip could help you through the winter).

Sorry to hear that your indisposed at the moment. Hope it heals quick. Just a thought about hooks, partridge do a fine long shank nymph hook which is barbless. Just a thought!!