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tie2fish
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by tie2fish » Wed Nov 01, 2017 11:21 am
Hook: Mustad 94840, Size #14
Thread: Pearsall's Gossamer #3, primrose
Tail: Barbs from authentic Darbee hackle feather
Underbody: Thread wraps
Abdomen: Quill from authentic Darbee hackle feather
Thorax: Leisenring Tups dubbing blend in dropped loop
Collar Hackle: Light blue dun hen saddle
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"
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daringduffer
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by daringduffer » Wed Nov 01, 2017 12:08 pm
Tipically shuckish. What does it feel like, utilizing classical materials?
dd
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tie2fish
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by tie2fish » Wed Nov 01, 2017 3:05 pm
It's great fun, Stefan. All thanks go to Theroe for the Darbee.
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"
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by letumgo » Wed Nov 01, 2017 3:57 pm
Graceful pattern Bill, with classical lines. Lovely!
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Premerger
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by Premerger » Wed Nov 01, 2017 5:59 pm
Superb Bill.
I really like the proportions of the fly too.
Could have done with this yesterday!
What fish could turn that down?
How hard can it be?
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daringduffer
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by daringduffer » Wed Nov 01, 2017 6:41 pm
tie2fish wrote:It's great fun, Stefan. All thanks go to Theroe for the Darbee.
Some thanks ought to go to Darbee, not?
It's great fun to see the results.
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tie2fish
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by tie2fish » Thu Nov 02, 2017 8:42 am
daringduffer wrote:tie2fish wrote:It's great fun, Stefan. All thanks go to Theroe for the Darbee.
Some thanks ought to go to Darbee, not?
It's great fun to see the results.
dd
If you get right down to it, I suppose I should be thanking the actual chickens. Unfortunately, both they and Mr. Darbee have departed this mortal vale, so Dana will have to suffice.
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"
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fly_fischa
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by fly_fischa » Thu Nov 02, 2017 4:32 pm
That’s simply gorgeous Bill, you nailed that fly 20/10!
Beautimus my friend... K
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DOUGSDEN
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by DOUGSDEN » Fri Nov 03, 2017 9:13 pm
Bill,
Sorry about this.....I don't know how I missed this one! It's a beauty Bill! It has got to be a honor to tie with Darbee hackles just like when Lance sent me the brown mohair samples that belonged to his dad Pete! I was very nervous about getting it right but, I had such good guidance from both of you, then the honor part showed through! I am still humbled and I can see that you have done the Darbee hackle justice with your excellent work on this pattern and so many others! Your flies look so "alive"!
Excellent, Excellent work Bill!
D.
Fish when you can, not when you should! Anything short of this is just a disaster.
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NJpatbee
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by NJpatbee » Sat Nov 04, 2017 12:45 pm
What a great looking fly! The Tups is one of my favorite flies but I never tied one like that. Sounds a like a good winter project and thanks for posting.
