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Snow 'n Ashes
Posted: Fri May 08, 2009 5:20 pm
by Hans Weilenmann
Snow 'n Ashes
Hook: Partridge YK4A #12 (or equivalent scud hook)
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, black
Hackle: Hazel grouse breast feather
Rib: Polar flash, gold, twisted and graduated
Abdomen: Argentinean hare, light grey
Thorax: Argentinean hare, dark grey
Cheers,
Hans W
Re: Snow & Ashes
Posted: Fri May 08, 2009 5:29 pm
by redietz
Which grouse? Where on the bird.
Very striking looking fly.
Re: Snow 'n Ashes
Posted: Fri May 08, 2009 6:38 pm
by Hans Weilenmann
Bob,
Hazel grouse breast feather (in winter plumage)
Here is an image:
http://dic.academic.ru/pictures/enwiki/ ... uhn-01.jpg
Cheers,
Hans W
Re: Snow 'n Ashes
Posted: Fri May 08, 2009 10:35 pm
by letumgo
Stricking fly, Hans! I will add Hazel Grouse (winter phase) to my materials wish list.
Re: Snow 'n Ashes
Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 1:49 pm
by redietz
letumgo wrote: I will add Hazel Grouse (winter phase) to my materials wish list.
Me too.
Re: Snow 'n Ashes
Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 2:36 pm
by Hans Weilenmann
Ray, Bob,
When the time comes you may want to contact Olav Berg (
[email protected]) who occasionally posts here. He provided the Hazel Grouse feathers I use. Olav has some fine feathers for sale.
Cheers,
Hans W
Disclaimer - no commercial interest, just a satisfied customer
Re: Snow 'n Ashes
Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 3:12 pm
by letumgo
Thanks Hans.
