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Old 16-01-2011, 08:17 PM
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Old 16-01-2011, 09:04 PM
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Nice fly .....a couple of tips on hoppers..tye in the legs short,not any further back than a tail would be and IMO i prefer single pheasant tail fibres knotted....not critising,few pointers keep them comming
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nice gaz your camera doesnt do it any justice pal
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Nowt much wrong with that Gaz,nice even turns of rib,perfect hackle length.I agree with what Stevie says re the legs though,otherwise....jobs a good-un...
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Old 17-01-2011, 06:24 AM
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thanks for the comments guys , i had a funny idea the legs was too long on it
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