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Grizz Hen and Fox Flymph
Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2015 8:06 am
by tie2fish
This will have to wait for next year's sulfurs for testing ...
Hook: Mustad 94842, Size #16
Thread: Uni 8/0 Light Cahill
Hackle: Grizzly hen
Tag/Rib: Fine gold wire
Body: Creamy fox and light yellow wool spun in Pearsall's Gossamer #3 Primrose silk
Re: Grizz Hen and Fox Flymph
Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2015 10:52 am
by William Anderson
This is very stylistic with the hook and that eye. You make flymphs as elegant as any Catskill dry. Sweet grizzly hackle effect.
Re: Grizz Hen and Fox Flymph
Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2015 11:32 am
by letumgo
Masterful creation, Mr. Bill. Beautiful proportions. I'd fish that anytime.
Re: Grizz Hen and Fox Flymph
Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2015 12:26 pm
by Smuggler
I probably couldn't re create if I tried. That's beautiful.
Re: Grizz Hen and Fox Flymph
Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2015 5:06 pm
by DUBBN
Outstanding! I need to use longer hackles. Absolutely gorgeous!
Re: Grizz Hen and Fox Flymph
Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2015 6:06 am
by tie2fish
Thanks guys.
Re: Grizz Hen and Fox Flymph
Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2015 3:38 pm
by Mataura mayfly
I can see this fly working.
I like the proportions, nice fine body that might not look astray on a #18 hook and it does not suffer from my usual eye crowding.
I can see the hackle slicking back against the body somewhat, but this is not a bad thing. I think the barbs are fine enough that the yellow/cream will show through to make for a very enticing fly.
Re: Grizz Hen and Fox Flymph
Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2015 9:43 pm
by DOUGSDEN
Geeze that's nice Bill! We are sooo glad to see your goods in the store window! You have been on top of your game lately!
Pal Doug