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Steel-head Brahma Spiders
Posted: Sat May 26, 2012 4:06 pm
by Donald Nicolson
Claret Brahma
Hook: size 10
Thread: Black
Rib: Golden oval tinsel
Body: Claret Hare fur (courtesy of Ruard)
Hackle: Brahma hen saddle, Claret
Yellow Brahma
Hook: size 10
Thread: Black
Rib: Golden oval tinsel
Body: Yellow buttonhole silk
Thorax: Yellow Camel fur
Hackle: Brahma hen saddle, Fluo yellow
CB I thought you might like a Yellow
Blue Brahma
Hook: size 10
Thread: Black
Rib: Blue wire
Body: Pearl tinsel
Thorax: Black Camel
Hackle: Brahma hen saddle, Blue
Re: Steel-head Brahma Spiders
Posted: Sat May 26, 2012 4:49 pm
by Mataura mayfly
Three very nice soft hackle Steelhead flies Donald.
I am really liking those hooks your using and will have to get me some, love the wide gape. If I can tie anything on them that will do the hook justice like the fine examples you show here........ well that is another story.
Re: Steel-head Brahma Spiders
Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 8:17 pm
by letumgo
Life has been a bit crazy lately, so I am having a hard time keeping up with the forum. I just saw these this evening and had to compliment you. Great flies Donald. I've been a fan of your flies for a long time, for reasons displayed above. Please keep posting these beauties.
Re: Steel-head Brahma Spiders
Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 6:39 am
by Donald Nicolson
Thanks Ray,
I'm glad you liked them, they will be my last for a little while.
My eyes have started bothering me again, I'll have to rest them.
I'll keep a lookout on the forum. TTFN
Re: Steel-head Brahma Spiders
Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 6:58 am
by tie2fish
Please take care of yourself, Donald. Although we will all miss your wonderful postings, it's far more important that you do whatever is necessary to get your eyes healthy again.
Re: Steel-head Brahma Spiders
Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 8:08 am
by hankaye
Donald, Howdy;
I'll second what Bill said, take care of your eyes, drop in whenever .....
hank
Re: Steel-head Brahma Spiders
Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 10:32 am
by kanutripr
Look after yourself Donald. We're keeping your spot warm. Your insight and information is invaluable.
Vicki
Re: Steel-head Brahma Spiders
Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 10:55 am
by gingerdun
Wonderful flies, Donald, as usual.
Take care of yourself, and those precious eyes.
Lance
Re: Steel-head Brahma Spiders
Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 8:00 am
by Kelly L.
I always enjoy your flies Donald. Rest your eyes for a few days if need be. Thanks for sharing these beauties.
Re: Steel-head Brahma Spiders
Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 12:28 pm
by michaelgmcgraw
Donald, you should be listed in the Scottish national treasures.