Iron Blue Dun

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FlyFisherMann1955
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Iron Blue Dun

Post by FlyFisherMann1955 » Thu Dec 24, 2020 2:53 pm

From Dave Hughes' book: Wet Flies
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Iron Blue Dun
Hook: Mustad- size 12 (94842)
Thread: Pearsall's Gossamer (Claret)
Tag: Thread
Rib: X-small gold wire
Abdomen: Mole fur on claret (split thread)
Hackle: Jackdaw
Head Cement: H&H

Tight Lines- Ken
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Re: Iron Blue Dun

Post by letumgo » Thu Dec 24, 2020 3:13 pm

Impeccable dressing Ken. Fine work!
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Re: Iron Blue Dun

Post by Updtate » Thu Dec 24, 2020 3:45 pm

Nice work Ken realy nice.

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Re: Iron Blue Dun

Post by Roadkill » Thu Dec 24, 2020 3:48 pm

Ferry nice flies!!
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Re: Iron Blue Dun

Post by ssj » Thu Dec 24, 2020 3:58 pm

Beautiful, impressive.
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Re: Iron Blue Dun

Post by FlyFisherMann1955 » Thu Dec 24, 2020 6:27 pm

Gentlemen,

Thank you for your encouraging comments.

I was able to tie Leisenring's version for comparison. "Big Jim" used a very different color hackle; he called for honey dun and a tail of the same color.
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Re: Iron Blue Dun

Post by NightWatchman » Thu Dec 24, 2020 8:11 pm

Very nice Irons !
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