Fox and Copper

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Solitaryflyguy
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Fox and Copper

Post by Solitaryflyguy » Fri Jan 20, 2023 4:19 pm

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A Red Fox Trout Spey fly tied on an older Mustad hook
Using Fox body hair not Squirrel, I tend to also tie these small/light for the hook used with the tail extending just past the hook bend much like a low water salmon or steelhead fly


Mustad 3658 B #10
Tail: Red Fox
Body: Mink underfur dubbing
Thorax: Peacock herl
Ribbing: Fine copper tinsel
Hackle: 2 turns Red Fox fur tips in composite loop with Mink underfur dubbing
Danville red 6/0 thread

Be well,
Bob
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Re: Fox and Copper

Post by Ron Eagle Elk » Fri Jan 20, 2023 4:43 pm

That's just downright sexy. Wonderful dressing, Bob.
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Re: Fox and Copper

Post by letumgo » Fri Jan 20, 2023 6:49 pm

Agreed. Very seductive pattern. I love the color combination and the style elements.

Downright stunning!

PS - Copper is the perfect color choice, imo.
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Re: Fox and Copper

Post by Roadkill » Fri Jan 20, 2023 11:26 pm

A beautiful combination of materials! 8-)
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Re: Fox and Copper

Post by Mike62 » Sat Jan 21, 2023 7:09 am

Fantastic tie, love the colors.
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Re: Fox and Copper

Post by DOUGSDEN » Sat Jan 21, 2023 2:26 pm

Bob,
In total agreement with everyone above! I like the body construction and the way you explained it! (small fly on a bigger hook - relatively speaking!). That is super! The pattern appears (due to your excellent tying) classical as if it were jumping off the pages of some ancient manuscript!
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