Santa Fe Special
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Santa Fe Special
Santa Fe Special
Hook - Mustad 3906B, size 10
Thread - Brown
Tail - Pearlescent Fire Fly*
Ribbing - Copper wire
Body - Burnt orange dubbing
Collar - Brown hen hackle
*Fire Fly is a softer, crimped version of Flashabou. I used pearl krystal flash
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Re: Santa Fe Special
The 3906B is a perfect choice. I like the added length, and the resulting proportions.
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Re: Santa Fe Special
I like that Fire Fly tail. Where did you find that material?
I 2cd the hook length. It came out brilliantly.
I 2cd the hook length. It came out brilliantly.
Re: Santa Fe Special
i said i used pearl krystal flash as i didnt have fire fly materialFishnkilts wrote: ↑Sun Apr 24, 2022 12:11 pm I like that Fire Fly tail. Where did you find that material?
I 2cd the hook length. It came out brilliantly.
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