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Citronella

Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 1:07 am
by Hans Weilenmann
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Citronella
Hook: Partridge SLD #16
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, primrose
Hackle: Hen, ginger
Body: Narrow yellow plastic ribbon taken from a lemon bag, twisted until 'round', touch-dubbed with Argentinean hare, amber

Cheers,
Hans W

Re: Citronella

Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 10:12 am
by RnF
That's a beautiful pattern Hans!

Re: Citronella

Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 10:12 am
by Soft-hackle
Reminds me of early summer and the sulfur hatch. Nice work Hans.

Mark

Re: Citronella

Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 2:10 pm
by Hans Weilenmann
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Citronella - soaked

Cheers,
Hans W

Re: Citronella

Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 2:53 pm
by trouttickler
I've always liked the halo effect of a litely dubbed fly. It offers the suggestion of a translucent body and may provide some micro movement to suggest life. I'm particularly fond of using two colours(generally lighter over darker or brighter). One color seems to glow thru another. I've enjoyed viewing your wimsical experiments with materials and color. You construct a lovely fly.