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Slight variation on the classic Black Pennell



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

Cheers,
Hans W

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

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

Cheers,
Hans W

Beautiful fly Hans!