Santa Fe Special

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nfrechet
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Santa Fe Special

Post by nfrechet » Sat Apr 23, 2022 8:55 am

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Santa Fe Special

Hook - Mustad 3906B, size 10
Thread - Brown
Tail - Pearlescent Fire Fly*
Ribbing - Copper wire
Body - Burnt orange dubbing
Collar - Brown hen hackle

*Fire Fly is a softer, crimped version of Flashabou. I used pearl krystal flash

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Re: Santa Fe Special

Post by letumgo » Sat Apr 23, 2022 9:15 am

The 3906B is a perfect choice. I like the added length, and the resulting proportions.

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Re: Santa Fe Special

Post by Fishnkilts » Sun Apr 24, 2022 12:11 pm

I like that Fire Fly tail. Where did you find that material?

I 2cd the hook length. It came out brilliantly.
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Re: Santa Fe Special

Post by nfrechet » Sun Apr 24, 2022 12:13 pm

Fishnkilts wrote: Sun Apr 24, 2022 12:11 pm I like that Fire Fly tail. Where did you find that material?

I 2cd the hook length. It came out brilliantly.
i said i used pearl krystal flash as i didnt have fire fly material
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