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Old 06-07-2011, 06:23 PM
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I have only ever fished these once but after throwing every other thing in my boxes stuck one on and hey presto.
I have to admit it was a bought one and had no hackle but just like most tyers you just want to add another dimension when doing your own thing.
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Old 06-07-2011, 06:25 PM
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Very nice Kevin , that will do some damage
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Old 06-07-2011, 06:29 PM
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Lovely fly there, I don't fish these much but i know a lot of others who fish 'em and there favourite is a viva version...
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Old 06-07-2011, 06:50 PM
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yep i like the look of that Kev. Usaul high standard
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Old 06-07-2011, 06:54 PM
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Should be a killer come October time.

Would have been a nice picture as well if it was straight
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Old 06-07-2011, 07:06 PM
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Would have been a nice picture as well if it was straight

Thats just your eyes Steve
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nice fly
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very nice tying kev
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Old 06-07-2011, 07:20 PM
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very nice pal a good old cousin of the rabbit
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Old 07-07-2011, 09:04 AM
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Thanks for all the good feedback everyone
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