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Old 19-09-2010, 11:59 AM
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Taught my dad to tie hoppers last night and heres what he picked out my materials to tie one up with

Hares ear and copper for the body
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Orange pheasant tail for the legs
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Claret grizzle for the hackle
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The end result.
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What do you think?
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Old 19-09-2010, 01:05 PM
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Intresting colours but I like it, looks like a nice subsurface pulling fly, would quite happily use that.

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Old 19-09-2010, 03:04 PM
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Hiya AL,

Uglier things have been found on the end of my vise Getting your dad involved might be a good way to increase your supplies Then again he may show you up
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it looks the part ~ I'd certainly fish it Click the image to open in full size.

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