Hot Vac

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nfrechet
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Hot Vac

Post by nfrechet » Wed Jul 28, 2021 10:03 am

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Hot Vac

Hook - Any curved style hook

Bead - Brass or tungsten

Thread - Hot orange

Ribbing - Gold or copper wire

Body - Pheasant tail fibers

Wing - White uni stretch

Hot spot - Tying thread



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Fishnkilts
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Re: Hot Vac

Post by Fishnkilts » Wed Jul 28, 2021 6:12 pm

Nicely done. The body looks really tight and the wing is the perfect length.
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Ron Eagle Elk
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Re: Hot Vac

Post by Ron Eagle Elk » Thu Jul 29, 2021 7:30 am

Nice one, Norm. The old reliable Shop Vac was a great fly on the Madison years ago. The hot spot on this version should only make it more effective.
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Re: Hot Vac

Post by hankaye » Thu Jul 29, 2021 10:31 am

Norm, Howdy;

I LIKE what you do Sir. Please don't stop.


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