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Old 19-02-2011, 11:16 AM
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One for the tail on a washing line; a bit more natural looking than the usual frtiz / flouro 'nasties'. The wing is pheasant marabou - I like the colour.

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Old 19-02-2011, 11:22 AM
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Nice fly mate i can see that being copied

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Excellent for the washing line.I will copy it.

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Is it a booby when it aint got a tail????
Still like it by the way.
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Here is my wee fav'
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As you have said nice subtle colours that wont scare the **** out of everything.
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Cormorant boobies have not got a tail.

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Old 19-02-2011, 11:31 AM
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Neither have Manx cats.
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