I have tied a variation of the dabbler using modern materials it can be viewed here; http://www.soldierpalmers.co.uk/flybox/dabbler.html

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I like that fly but I don't understand your last line "I will have four of these on my cast this year NOT...... "

Am I being that thick!

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Hi Loopy

I am not well known for my wet fly fishing, or any fishing come to that I doubt I would fish this fly but you never know.

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It looks a very "fishy" fly. I'm going to try tying some similar this week. it doesn't matter what kind of fishing you're well known for..... if a fly's working, you're gonna have it on your cast!!!! I wonder if it would be possible to tie a version with small booby eyes, just for a bit of a mad variation, might give them a go on Carron in a couple of weeks.

Nice fly Simmo ,try a claret version with a globrite 12 tail

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