Fly Tying December 2, 2008
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Session Leader: Mick Coulas
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hook |
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Mustad Ultra Point 10827BLN 2/0 or equivalent (something chemically sharpened with a wide gap) |
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base wrap |
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UNI Stretch floss - Chinese Red |
| thread |
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Danville monofilament, fine |
| tail flash |
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Krystal Flash - very pale green |
| wing |
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Steve Farrar's Flash Blend - Wild Olive or Camo colour |
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Steve Farrar's Flash Blend - Shrimp colour |
| over wing |
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Krystal Flash - Peacock Green |
| lateral line |
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Pearl Lateral Scale or Salt Water Flashabou |
| eyes |
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7/32" prismatic stick-on eye or equivalent |
| head |
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Clear 5 minute epoxy |
Substitutions and variations:
1. UNI Mono may be used instead of Danville.
2. Thanks to Mick, the Club will provide Steve Farrar's flash blend in the required colours.
3. Use any pearlescent flash for the lateral line.
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| Mick's Minnow - the finished product. Click to enlarge. |
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