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Hen & Muskrat
Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2015 7:12 pm
by chase creek
Hook - Tiemco 200R #14
Thread - Tan
Body - Muskrat
Thorax - Hare's Web
Rib - Red Thread
Hackle - Brown Hen
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Re: Hen & Muskrat
Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2015 9:23 pm
by DOUGSDEN
Dearest Chase Creek,
Splendid! The red ribbing is great against the muskrat and will trigger takes from fish world-wide! Please send them to all our friends everywhere (including me) for a fair field trial and positive feed back!!
Pal Doug
Re: Hen & Muskrat
Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2015 6:32 am
by tie2fish
I especially like the abdomen, Rodger. Is that rib a single strand of thread and if so, what kind?
Re: Hen & Muskrat
Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2015 7:29 am
by DUBBN
I agree with Doug. That pattern has Universal appeal. Your execution of the technique is spot on! A pattern like yours, with the Red rib is one that I would choose for deep water nymphing. Any water over 4 feet deep.
Great tye sir,
Wayne
Re: Hen & Muskrat
Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2015 3:37 am
by Johnno
How do you find the '..hookability.. ' of the 200? It's a hook that has a bit of a rep I believe..
Re: Hen & Muskrat
Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2015 10:45 am
by chase creek
Hi Johnno,
Have never had any issues with the 200R on the water. I fish mostly for Brookies on small streams, so no "trophy" size fish., other than a 14" Brookie - a giant on that particular small stream.
Re: Hen & Muskrat
Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2015 2:14 pm
by letumgo
I really like the proportions and profile of this fly, Rodger. The longer curve of the shank adds a nice natural insect-like quality to the profile. Nicely done.
Man, that 14" brookie must have been a thing of beauty. Congratulations.
