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Old 24-11-2011, 06:37 PM
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Here's another that's served me well over the last couple of seasons. Quite a versatile little number, peforming well in all sorts of conditions, up and down the leader, up and down the country too. I find it particularly useful in bright sunlight on the middle, especially on a size 12.


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Black & Gold U.V. Dabbler

Hook: Kamasan B175 10, 12 or 14
Tail: Bronze Mallard
Rib: Gold, silver or black wire
Body: Black, Gold & U.V. Micro Straggle type stuff.
Body Hackle: Black hen
Cloak: Bronze Mallard
Cheeks: JC splits
Thread: Black UTC 70 den



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Old 24-11-2011, 07:18 PM
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Very tasty
And here was me thinking you only needed one dabbler
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And here was me thinking you only needed one dabbler
Okay then.... if you only tie two dabblers this year....
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Okay then.... if you only tie two dabblers this year....
Its too late I have done quite a few different ones already somewhere in the teens with a few of the staple diet like the dunkeld and olives.
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Old 24-11-2011, 07:40 PM
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I like that one very much, is that pre-strung straggle or did you dub it on yourself?
You've given me an idea.....

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I like that one very much, is that pre-strung straggle or did you dub it on yourself?
You've given me an idea.....

Gary

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Pre-strung mate.

Dare I ask..... 'Oof'
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Pre-strung mate.

Dare I ask..... 'Oof'
I think he meant gay
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Belter ,
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Pre-strung mate.

Dare I ask..... 'Oof'
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I think he meant gay
Made me laff.....
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Made me laff.....
That means you're gay as well
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