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Old honey dun
Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2019 11:31 am
by Theroe
Last week, I happened by a certain fly shop; who's owner is a purveyor of historical fly fishing reels, bamboo rods, and ephemera. During the course of our conversation, he mentioned some feathers I "might" be interested in..........needless to say I was interested!!
Re: Old honey dun
Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2019 3:03 pm
by letumgo
Re: Old honey dun
Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2019 3:18 pm
by Theroe
Ha-NONE!!
Since we all lust over all vintage items,I intend to share these with members of the forum who will be attending the symposium this year..Carl and William are two known beneficiaries .......so far!!
It will be a good time using these – I really can’t wait!!!!!!
Dana
Re: Old honey dun
Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2019 9:36 am
by Theroe
Two more favorites!
Re: Old honey dun
Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2019 10:12 am
by Variant
Dana,
I am haunted by your spectacular pink darbee pelt!
Lou
Re: Old honey dun
Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2019 11:55 am
by letumgo
Darbee pink dun?! WOW! That is like the holy grail of hackle.
Dana - You've got the best toys!
Re: Old honey dun
Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2019 6:21 am
by upstatetrout
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just to show the use of Honey Dun Hackle I tied the Honey Dun as per Rube Cross.
Hook. Allcocks W170 size 14 Model Perfect.
Thread. Pearsalls gossamer Ash #10
Wing. Wood duck.
Tail. Honey Dun Rooster Spade feather.
Body. Muskrat.
Hackle. Classic Catskill Honey Dun.
Tom.
(Hope to see you all at The symposium in November)
Re: Old honey dun
Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2019 6:31 am
by letumgo
Wow, that is magnificent. What an elegant dressing.
Re: Old honey dun
Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2019 8:31 am
by Variant
Beautiful...Classic Catskill Dry Fly!
Re: Old honey dun
Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2019 5:56 am
by Theroe
upstatetrout wrote: ↑Sat Oct 26, 2019 6:21 am
P_20191024_163131.jpg
just to show the use of Honey Dun Hackle I tied the Honey Dun as per Rube Cross.
Hook. Allcocks W170 size 14 Model Perfect.
Thread. Pearsalls gossamer Ash #10
Wing. Wood duck.
Tail. Honey Dun Rooster Spade feather.
Body. Muskrat.
Hackle. Classic Catskill Honey Dun.
Tom.
(Hope to see you all at The symposium in November)
Tom - awesome tie (great HOOK, too!!) Yes, we will be there in November......
Dana
