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Martin
Here is one I tied a week or two ago.
I like the recipe but another less hairy fur and
a shorter hackle would have pleased my eye better.
[u:7c9668e7f9]Coq-au-vin[/u:7c9668e7f9]
Hook: #12 TMC 206BL
Silk: Pearsall Claret
Body: Wine UTC Ultra wir small.
Thorax: Claret seal's fur
Hackle: Coq-de-Leon speckled hen
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Donald,
Donald,
Nice fly. I'm sure the fish won't mind fur nor hackle...
Martin
Here is a short article on
Here is a short article on the Coq-au-vin and its variations.
http://donaldnicolson.webplus.net/page445.html
Hi Donald,
Hi Donald,
a really nice fly! I like that hairy Seal's dub and the amount you took a lot.
Jan