Black Pennell Afterburn

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Hans Weilenmann
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Black Pennell Afterburn

Post by Hans Weilenmann » Mon Apr 23, 2012 11:43 am

Slight variation on the classic Black Pennell

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Black Pennell Afterburn
Hook: Wet fly 2XL #12
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, black
Hackle: Hen saddle, natural black
Tail: Lady Amherst tippet barbs, dyed hot orange
Rib: Wire, silver
Body: Tying thread

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Re: Black Pennell Afterburn

Post by DNicolson » Mon Apr 23, 2012 11:57 am

That is a beautiful Black Pennell Hans.
Is it the L/S hook that is different?
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Re: Black Pennell Afterburn

Post by Hans Weilenmann » Mon Apr 23, 2012 12:12 pm

DNicolson wrote:That is a beautiful Black Pennell Hans.
Is it the L/S hook that is different?
Donald, the variation is subtle enough to have you ask after it 8-)

The hook is perhaps a little longer in the shank, but the variation is in the hot orange dyed tippets.

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Re: Black Pennell Afterburn

Post by Kelly L. » Mon Apr 23, 2012 5:28 pm

Beautiful fly Hans!
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