The Three P's
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2015 9:59 am
Peacock, Partridge, and Purple.
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Re: The Three P's
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2015 10:05 am
P-p-pardon me sir, but that looks p-p-perfect!
Re: The Three P's
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2015 10:40 am
Damn those are nice. On that bronzed hook? Beautiful.
Go catch some troots on those.
Go catch some troots on those.
Re: The Three P's
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2015 11:02 am
Thanks Bill and Eric.
Eric, the hook is the Mustad 3399 size 10. I have had these hooks for many moons. I do not know if it is even manufactured any more. It is the bottom hook in the photo. The hook above it is the Mustad 3906B size 12. I asked a few people over the years why this model (3399) was so dark. I do not remember getting a reason. It has been my go to size and model for Peacock and Partridge for a few years now.
Yeah, I tie Soft Hackles on short hooks.
Eric, the hook is the Mustad 3399 size 10. I have had these hooks for many moons. I do not know if it is even manufactured any more. It is the bottom hook in the photo. The hook above it is the Mustad 3906B size 12. I asked a few people over the years why this model (3399) was so dark. I do not remember getting a reason. It has been my go to size and model for Peacock and Partridge for a few years now.
Yeah, I tie Soft Hackles on short hooks.
Re: The Three P's
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2015 11:16 am
Mustad still makes a 3399A wetfly hook. It has a smaller barb than the old style 3399A.
Re: The Three P's
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2015 12:11 pm
I love old Mustad 's, they're becoming increasingly difficult to find now. And pricey! But yea, that's a nice hook for that pattern and many others too.DUBBN wrote:Thanks Bill and Eric.
Eric, the hook is the Mustad 3399 size 10. I have had these hooks for many moons. I do not know if it is even manufactured any more. It is the bottom hook in the photo. The hook above it is the Mustad 3906B size 12. I asked a few people over the years why this model (3399) was so dark. I do not remember getting a reason. It has been my go to size and model for Peacock and Partridge for a few years now.
Yeah, I tie Soft Hackles on short hooks.
Re: The Three P's
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2015 12:18 pm
Wayne I could go on and on. This is really beautiful and for your water a#10 might be the ticket. The profile certainly works and incorporating your favorite color member hurts =). This has a certain letumgo look about it which is a very high compliment. I love the direction you've taken your pics. I really have to reevaluate what I'm doing. It's very special.
On a contrary note...in my opinion once you've exceeded a #12 hook, no one can call the shank short. =) that's a lot of real estate to work with. =) this seems the right choice for this pattern regardless.
On a contrary note...in my opinion once you've exceeded a #12 hook, no one can call the shank short. =) that's a lot of real estate to work with. =) this seems the right choice for this pattern regardless.
Re: The Three P's
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2015 1:40 pm
Not a whole lot I can add to the previous comments, but DANG!, that's a pretty fly.
And wonderful job on the hackle. A real keeper.
And wonderful job on the hackle. A real keeper.
Re: The Three P's
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2015 2:07 pm
Wow! Peacock partridge and purple... the fly pattern trifecta! Nice work.
Love the hooks. Those two you show are still my favorites today. Even if they have changed slightly. I always did like the deep color of the older Mustads.
Love the hooks. Those two you show are still my favorites today. Even if they have changed slightly. I always did like the deep color of the older Mustads.
Re: The Three P's
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2015 8:33 pm
Perfection! Wayne, even you have to admit purple looks amazing with peacock and partridge.
Love the old Mustads...
Love the old Mustads...