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Old 03-12-2011, 04:02 PM
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Here is one of a few crunchers i tied today

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Old 03-12-2011, 04:27 PM
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Default Re: Todays Cruncher

Maybe a little heavy on the tail! Half that would plenty
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I agree with marazion,apart fro that, nice fly
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I've been tying them lately with micro fritz too.

Have you tried replacing the tail with the greenwell hen or some dark red cock?
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Agree wi Bear,try some hackle fibres for the tail,they will last much longer.
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