Tuppence
Hook: Grip 14723BL #14
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, black
Abdomen: Krystal Flash, copper - flat
Rib: Krystal Flash, copper - corded
Hackle/thorax: Hen or soft cock, badger; Krystal Flash, copper - twisted and wound together
Cheers,
Hans W
Tuppence
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Tuppence
Tuppence
Hook: Grip 14723BL #14
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, black
Abdomen: Krystal Flash, copper - flat
Rib: Krystal Flash, copper - corded
Hackle/thorax: Hen or soft cock, badger; Krystal Flash, copper - twisted and wound together
Cheers,
Hans W
Re: Tuppence
Absolutely love it from the hook to the whip finish!.....significance of the name?
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Tuppence - as in Two Pence (coin)VERN-O wrote:Absolutely love it from the hook to the whip finish!.....significance of the name?
Copper tone color.
A companion to the Bad Penny - found in the Cabin
Cheers,
Hans W
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Re: Tuppence
WOW! 
. That's a beauty.
Mark
. That's a beauty.Mark
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Re: Tuppence
Hans, that thorax/hackle technique is remarkably well mannered considering the technique. Definitely something to play with.
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Re: Tuppence
Very nice work again Hans.