Hare's Ear and Hen
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Hare's Ear and Hen
Hook - Mustad 94840, Size 12
Thread - Pearsall's, Chestnut
Abdomen - Light Hare's Ear (Block Spun Loop)
Thorax - Dark Wool and Antron Mix
Hackle - Speckled Brown Hen
Thread - Pearsall's, Chestnut
Abdomen - Light Hare's Ear (Block Spun Loop)
Thorax - Dark Wool and Antron Mix
Hackle - Speckled Brown Hen
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Re: Hare's Ear and Hen
That is very nice, Rodger. The contrast between the light abdomen and dark hackle is striking, and I can just imagine how beautifully the thread color will "bleed" through when this gets wet. A great Christmas Day present for all of us .
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Re: Hare's Ear and Hen
I am struck by the beauty of these "simple" patterns. Delightful dressing.
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Re: Hare's Ear and Hen
A beautiful flymph!
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Re: Hare's Ear and Hen
Like Ray, I am always struck by the beauty of these "simple" patterns. I really like this one. I don't know how long you thought about the color choices for this one, but they are spot on. Wonderful dressing.
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Re: Hare's Ear and Hen
Rodger, a very fine offering. Has all the "like" features, the hint of a tag with the first thread wraps, glowing translucent body, soft cloaking hackle and an almost hot-spot head. A fine fishing fly.
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Re: Hare's Ear and Hen
A bonny wee flee. I really like speckled hen hackle.
Great combination of colours. But what is the colour of the wool in the thorax?
The compliments of the season.
Great combination of colours. But what is the colour of the wool in the thorax?
The compliments of the season.
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Re: Hare's Ear and Hen
Thanks guys. Yes, I really like simple patterns. I guess I don't have the patience (or more likely, the ability) to attack the intricate ones, and I don't feel bad about losing one to the occasional tree branch.
Donald - The wool in the thorax is a dark charcoal color (thanks, Ray) mixed with a small amount of antron in the coffee grinder.
Fortunately, my wife upgraded to a nicer grinder a few years ago when she noticed the morning coffee was tasting a bit fuzzy. I got the hand-me-down, and the morning coffee actually does taste better.
I also like the "speckled" brown, and use it a lot in my tying, and have noticed when something is labeled as "speckled brown ", the shade of brown varies wildly from very dark brown to very light brown. That's OK, it gives one more options.
Donald - The wool in the thorax is a dark charcoal color (thanks, Ray) mixed with a small amount of antron in the coffee grinder.
Fortunately, my wife upgraded to a nicer grinder a few years ago when she noticed the morning coffee was tasting a bit fuzzy. I got the hand-me-down, and the morning coffee actually does taste better.
I also like the "speckled" brown, and use it a lot in my tying, and have noticed when something is labeled as "speckled brown ", the shade of brown varies wildly from very dark brown to very light brown. That's OK, it gives one more options.
"A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability, and
beauty of the biotic community. It is wrong when it tends otherwise"
Aldo Leopold
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Re: Hare's Ear and Hen
Beautifully done. This combo, in just these materials, worked wonders for me a bit ago on Spring Creek in central PA, in a number of presentations, taking a couple tricky fish in very differnt water without moving my feet. The simplicity and the versatility. I just love this pattern. I'm with you and the quick ties. I like them better, and it hurts less to lose them.
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Re: Hare's Ear and Hen
I love the dubbing blends you came up with. Very nice work.