Dowager Countess

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Dowager Countess

Post by Izaak » Tue Jan 22, 2013 8:07 pm

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DSCN4587 by flympher, on Flickr

Hook: Mustad R70, size 14
Thread: Pearsall's Gossamer, purple
Hackle: Furnace, hen
Rib: Fine copper wire
Thorax: Peacock herl
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Re: Dowager Countess

Post by letumgo » Tue Jan 22, 2013 8:27 pm

Tom - This is a phenomenal fly. The color scheme, tying and photography are superb. Definitely crosses over the line into pure art, yet remains very fishable.
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Re: Dowager Countess

Post by hankaye » Tue Jan 22, 2013 9:21 pm

Izaak, Howdy;

:shock: , plop, plop, ... sound of my eyeballs hitting the keyboard

outstanding!!!

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Re: Dowager Countess

Post by Roadkill » Tue Jan 22, 2013 9:25 pm

Works of art-both the fly and the photo! 8-)
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Re: Dowager Countess

Post by DOUGSDEN » Wed Jan 23, 2013 6:59 am

Tom,
It's electric! I really like this one! Nothing says regal like purple Pearsalls. You have done a good job in bringing together some awesome colors and textures for a fantastic looking pattern. I'll bet this one fishes well!!
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Re: Dowager Countess

Post by tie2fish » Wed Jan 23, 2013 8:55 am

Brilliant in all respects!
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Re: Dowager Countess

Post by Otter » Wed Jan 23, 2013 9:45 am

Immaculate tying.
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Re: Dowager Countess

Post by Kelly L. » Wed Jan 23, 2013 12:54 pm

Love it~!
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Re: Dowager Countess

Post by Mataura mayfly » Wed Jan 23, 2013 1:10 pm

Devine! So very neat, even, sharp and crisp........ not just the produce! :D
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Re: Dowager Countess

Post by Darwin » Wed Jan 23, 2013 7:15 pm

WOW, that is a great looking fly and very well tied 8-)
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