Hook: Daiichi 1550, #14
Thread: Pearsall's Gossamer #14 Claret
Hackle: Prairie Chicken hen neck feather
Tag/Rib: Gold wire, 2X fine
Body: Waxed thread wraps
Claret & Prairie Chicken
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Claret & Prairie Chicken
Our friend Doug recently gifted me with some wonderful neck hackles from a hen Prairie Chicken, and here's the combination that first came to mind ...
Hook: Daiichi 1550, #14
Thread: Pearsall's Gossamer #14 Claret
Hackle: Prairie Chicken hen neck feather
Tag/Rib: Gold wire, 2X fine
Body: Waxed thread wraps
Hook: Daiichi 1550, #14
Thread: Pearsall's Gossamer #14 Claret
Hackle: Prairie Chicken hen neck feather
Tag/Rib: Gold wire, 2X fine
Body: Waxed thread wraps
Last edited by tie2fish on Mon Oct 09, 2017 12:53 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: Claret & Prairie Chicken
I really like that one, I especially like the claret, for drinking as well.
Now to find out what a Prairie Chicken is.
Now to find out what a Prairie Chicken is.
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fly_fischa
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Re: Claret & Prairie Chicken
What an awesome looking tie tie2fish. Beautiful proportions and lovely colour/material choices, you've done your fiends Prairie Chicken neck hackles proud...
I love the traditional looking patterns, makes me wish I had more of my materials with me.
I love the traditional looking patterns, makes me wish I had more of my materials with me.
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Re: Claret & Prairie Chicken
Gallinaceous, man. 
That's a great looking hackle, and the superfine rib is imspired on that well-waxed silk.
That's a great looking hackle, and the superfine rib is imspired on that well-waxed silk.Re: Claret & Prairie Chicken
Donald ~ See here ...DNicolson wrote:I really like that one, I especially like the claret, for drinking as well.
Now to find out what a Prairie Chicken is.
http://www.google.com/search?q=prairie+ ... 88&bih=817
Some of the same morons who throw their trash around in National parks also vote. That alone would explain the state of American politics. ~ John Gierach, "Still Life with Brook Trout"
Re: Claret & Prairie Chicken
LOVE that fly. I just happen to have a Prairie Chicken in my freezer...hehehe.
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Re: Claret & Prairie Chicken
What a handsome fly! An instant classic. I love the fibers of the hackle. They have an appealing fluffy quality.
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Re: Claret & Prairie Chicken
Dear Bill,
I hope your mind keeps coming up with combinations to compliment this hackle! This fly is stunning! And it looks so dog-gone buggy! A beautiful fly from talented hands. We are indeed blessed!
Great job friend,
Dougsden
I hope your mind keeps coming up with combinations to compliment this hackle! This fly is stunning! And it looks so dog-gone buggy! A beautiful fly from talented hands. We are indeed blessed!
Great job friend,
Dougsden
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Re: Claret & Prairie Chicken
bleepin' PHENOMINAL!!!..... 
that puppy KILLS!!
KELLY........lemme know if you wanna work a swap............half that chicken for some hooks.
You won't be sorry. 
that puppy KILLS!!KELLY........lemme know if you wanna work a swap............half that chicken for some hooks.
You won't be sorry. Learn to see with your ears and hear with your eyes
CAUSE, it don't mean a thing, if it aint got that swing.....
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CAUSE, it don't mean a thing, if it aint got that swing.....
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Re: Claret & Prairie Chicken
Yeah but does that prairie chicken still have feathers?Kelly L. wrote:LOVE that fly. I just happen to have a Prairie Chicken in my freezer...hehehe.
Beautiful tie Bill. So perfect and simple looking and exquisite. Exactly what we've come to know from you!
Vicki
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