Chocolate Sparrow

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Chocolate Sparrow

Post by Izaak » Sat Nov 16, 2013 9:27 pm

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from pheasant rump dyed chocolate brown, on a Mustad C53S hook, size 12
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Re: Chocolate Sparrow

Post by letumgo » Sat Nov 16, 2013 10:17 pm

Sweet fly. The hook gives it a nice racy look.
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Re: Chocolate Sparrow

Post by DOUGSDEN » Sat Nov 16, 2013 10:43 pm

Tom,
D-e-e-licious looking Chocolate Sparrow. It just looks....excellent!
What a talent!
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Re: Chocolate Sparrow

Post by Mataura mayfly » Sat Nov 16, 2013 10:55 pm

Very nice and in a practical size.
Is that a 200R style hook equivalent?
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Re: Chocolate Sparrow

Post by chase creek » Sun Nov 17, 2013 8:03 am

Cool fly!
I agree about the hook - looks like it's speeding just sitting there. :D
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Re: Chocolate Sparrow

Post by Izaak » Sun Nov 17, 2013 8:43 am

Mataura mayfly wrote: Is that a 200R style hook equivalent?
It is similar. Straight eye, 3XL with a bit more dropped hook bend than the 200R. It has more gape as a result. As Ray said, it's a bit racy too!
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Re: Chocolate Sparrow

Post by Kelly L. » Sun Nov 17, 2013 9:45 am

A beautiful Sparrow variation. Love it!! The fish here are awfully attracted to this style of fly. :D
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Re: Chocolate Sparrow

Post by Donald Nicolson » Mon Nov 18, 2013 9:51 am

I thought I'd drop a line to let you know I am still alive and kicking.
I like the fly very much, I'm glad standards are being maintained.
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Re: Chocolate Sparrow

Post by tie2fish » Mon Nov 18, 2013 9:56 am

Donald! How very good to hear from you. We have all been quite concerned about your welfare, and it is a relief to know that you are OK.
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Re: Chocolate Sparrow

Post by hankaye » Mon Nov 18, 2013 10:13 am

DONALD, HOWDY!!!

As stated by Bill, we have been concerned, good to see that you are still looking down at the flowers
instead of up at the root systems ...

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