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Old 01-01-2011, 10:24 PM
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My first fly of 2011. This is the Ballcock. A useful addition to anybodies fly box



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Hook Kamasan B175 1012,14
Tail Junglecock
Body Black SF
Rib Small Oval Silver
Body and under Hackles Red Game
Front Hackle Blue peacock neck Feather
Eyes Jungle Cock
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Old 01-01-2011, 10:47 PM
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Nice Sean I could see the sea trout liking that
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are you going to give us the story behind the name. ???

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I have no idea why the originator of this fly called it this, Jim. Sorry.
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Nice tying Sean
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Very nice tying & idea.
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a good fly for Orkney Sean, especially in a size 14. nice tying mate.
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Any chance of a recipe? Cheers
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Nice one to start the year on!
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Lovely looking fly and one the fish will like too.
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