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Old 16-08-2011, 02:51 PM
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I was debating whether to call this firecracker or firestarter but went for the latter, tied on a kamasan b175 size 12...watch you don't get your fingers burnt, it's really hot


Firestarter
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Thread - scarlet
Tail - hot orange cock hackle fibres
Body - red nylon strip
Rib - copper wire
Palmer - hot orange cock hackle
Head hackle - scarlet cock hackle
Wing - bronze mallard

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Old 16-08-2011, 03:44 PM
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great tying there Mark ? but were would u use it ps maybe u could team it up with Bruno,s and u,d really need ur sunglasses then
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Old 16-08-2011, 03:44 PM
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I'm a firestarter, terrific firestarter

You're the firestarter, twisted firestarter


Stunning fly

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Old 16-08-2011, 03:57 PM
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Bloody hell the trout wont miss that
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Old 16-08-2011, 04:18 PM
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Cracking colour Mark.
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Old 16-08-2011, 04:22 PM
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what was your logic behind the colour scheme and design?
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Old 16-08-2011, 04:42 PM
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Thanks folks much appreciated

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what was your logic behind the colour scheme and design?
No logic really, I've just recently bought some brighter coloured cock hackles, so just having a play arund with them. the name's nothing to do with the fires in the recent riots by the way, that would be very sick but I just thought the name suited the fly.
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Old 16-08-2011, 05:28 PM
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That should wake 'em up and get their aggression going!
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Old 16-08-2011, 06:51 PM
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great tying there Mark ? but were would u use it ps maybe u could team it up with Bruno,s and u,d really need ur sunglasses then
Havn't the fogiest Bert,the Irish Sea perhaps, when the mackeral are on the move
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Old 16-08-2011, 07:33 PM
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That's nice !

I'd have that on my top dropper anyday over a Pink Panther and Detonator on the point.

Could be the the start of a dynasty the Pyro Palmers !!!!
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