Musky Olive

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Hans Weilenmann
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Musky Olive

Post by Hans Weilenmann » Wed Aug 07, 2013 2:30 am

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Musky Olive
Hook: Grip 14723BL #12
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, black
Hackle: Hen, badger
Rib: Wire, silver fine
Abdomen: Muskrat
Thorax: Ostrich herl, dyed olive

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Re: Musky Olive

Post by letumgo » Wed Aug 07, 2013 5:18 am

Striking color combination. Flawless dressing.
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Re: Musky Olive

Post by gingerdun » Wed Aug 07, 2013 1:03 pm

Hans, are those exceptionally long ostrich herl barbs?
For a size 12 hook, they certainly hold their own under the badger hen.
I'm wondering if I'm getting my ostrich from the right supplier. :D
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Re: Musky Olive

Post by Kelly L. » Fri Aug 09, 2013 7:39 pm

Beautiful work Hans!
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