Tough As Nails

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Tough As Nails

Post by Hans Weilenmann » Sun Mar 01, 2009 4:03 pm

Red and green are a proven effective combination.
Peacock herl is a universal favorite, but it needs some help in the durability department

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Tough As Nails
Hook: Tiemco 102Y #15
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, grey
Hackle: Whiting Brahma hen
Body: Narrow plastic ribbons, one each or red and green, plus a single peacock herl, twisted into cord

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Hans W
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Re: Tough As Nails

Post by Soft-hackle » Sun Mar 01, 2009 4:32 pm

KEEP 'EM COMING! They all look great, Hans.

Mark
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