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Old 22-04-2011, 01:53 PM
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Added a bit of a "twist" (pardon the pun) to a couple of my favourite lures before I start hammering a few reservoirs over the next week or two. Hopefully they will catch a fish or two.

Twister taddie
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Hook: Size 8 longshank korda carp hook (very heavy)
Tail: Chartreuse marabou
Body: Black and chartreuse chenille wrapped together
Hackle: Black hen
Head: Orange thread as a hotspot

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Hook: Size 8 longshank korda carp hook (very heavy)
Tail and wing: Chartreuse marabou
Body: White and chartreuse chenille wrapped together
Biots: Fluoro orange
Head: Orange thread as a hotspot

On the topic of the hooks I have been using carp hooks for a few of my lures (and big buzzers) for a little while. They have an awesome hook hold and are completely indestructible. Also they weigh an absolute ton so are good for getting flies down without the need for a beadhead. Only issue with them is they are teflon coated to "aid with a smoother hookup" for the carp boys and as a result are slippery in the vice.

Thoughts and comments as welcome as always
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Old 22-04-2011, 07:37 PM
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good hooks, you wont ever straighten one thats for sure (but!)
there £3.60 for ten!
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Old 22-04-2011, 08:00 PM
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Too true, probably wouldn't buy them but I have a load left from my carp fishing days and do think they make good heavy lure hooks. Have even tie a size 6 wide gape blob, I know I will rot in hell for it lol
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Thats a cracking style of fly, I migh try it with some straggle frits
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I think they are pretty cool.

nice tying

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