“Scarlet O’Hara”

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NightWatchman
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“Scarlet O’Hara”

Post by NightWatchman » Thu Mar 25, 2021 10:36 pm

Hook. ....... Alec Jackson soft hackle. Sz 15
Thread........ Pearsall’s gossamer scarlet
Body. ....... “. “. “
Thorax. ....... Peacock herl
Hackle. ....... Starling
*** I’m sure this fly has a name I just don’t know what it is.
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Re: “Scarlet O’Hara”

Post by newriverspey » Fri Mar 26, 2021 7:37 am

Excellent color combination and I am sure that fly will hunt!
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Re: “Scarlet O’Hara”

Post by hankaye » Fri Mar 26, 2021 8:37 am

NightWatchman, Howdy;

I think it's a perfect name you've hung on it. Heck, can almost see the curtain rod stretching the
hackle out... :roll: chuckle.

hank

reference for the younger crowd;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFZavCkl9mY
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