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Roadkill
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by Roadkill » Fri Apr 05, 2019 11:01 am
This is my soft hackle version of a dry fly Henry Hoffman created decades ago that has often saved the day for me.
The original was tied with a gold tinsel body. My first variation was tying it as a dry with a holographic silver body on a #22 hook.
IMGP5956 by
William Lovelace, on Flickr
Hook-Dai Riki 135 #18
Thread-UTC 70 Tan
Body-Med. Opal Mirage Tinsel
Hackle-Ginger Hen
When I find a suitable neck I will tie it down to 20's and 22's.
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REE04419
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by REE04419 » Fri Apr 05, 2019 4:26 pm
I like the simplicity of it. My favorite type of fly, simple, yet effective.
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ronr
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by ronr » Sun Apr 07, 2019 11:24 am
bill let me know when you find that neck for the 22's....I'm not sure if my 5x readers will suffice...
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Roadkill
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by Roadkill » Sat Apr 13, 2019 2:40 pm
With the help of some new Hackle pliers here is a Dai Riki 125 #20 Little Something SH for the fly boxes...
IMGP5979 by
William Lovelace, on Flickr
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Old Hat
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by Old Hat » Sat Apr 13, 2019 3:08 pm
That is a LITTLE something for sure.
I can see that being very productive.
