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Depth Charge (red)

Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 5:13 am
by Hans Weilenmann
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Depth Charge (red)
Hook: Partridge BMN (Big Mouth Nymph) #16
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, grey
Hackle: Hazel grouse wing covert, sparse
Abdomen: Polar Flash, red, wrapped flat
Rib: Polar Flash, red, corded
Thorax: Hazel grouse philoplume, from base of hackle feather

Cheers,
Hans W

Re: Depth Charge (red)

Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:25 am
by letumgo
I really like that hook. The short shank and wide gap and perfect bend are a nice combination for soft hackle flies. Lovely fly.