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Gonzalo,

This particular fly was tied many years ago by my friend Nils Jorgensen who now lives in Iceland.
I can't remember the construction, but it seems fairly simple. The only really special thing is the huge propeller that Nils uses in front of the fly. You can see a closer image of the fly here. It seems like a fairly plain hair and synthetics fly with soime red in it and some large eyes...

Martin

Submitted by Gonzalo 1737246334 on

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Hi Martin, great article! I'd like to know more about this pattern you are using.

thanks a lot

Gonzalo

Nick,

Great to see some spring action! I'm still waiting to take my first spring trip this year, but everything says that it will happen real soon now - there's something in the air!

Martin

Submitted by Bob McCorry on

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The Hornberg is the first fly I successfully tied thirty five years ago. I have since caught more fish on it than any other fly.

Submitted by Gary on

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Bob that fly is perfect. I have often tied and fished this fly as a wet fly but never as a streamer.... I think that will change over the next week now after seeing this.

Bob, this article is excellent. I have used a lot of schappen for throats on streamers. I am thinking that the hen feathers might work well. (although they might not be long enough for the long shanked streamers) I have a few hen capes and saddles, mostly natural. (wingless wets) Thanks for this info. I enjoyed reading this, as well as all your articles.
Kelly

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