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Even simpler: Copper Joe - in effect a Brassie with a bead

The simpler, faster variation of a Copper John/Joe: no tail, no legs, no back, no epoxy. Still an extremely efficient nymph. It becomes in effect a Brassie with a bead.
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Martin Joergensen - The Global FlyFisher
Even simpler: Copper Joe - in effect a Brassie with a bead
Martin Joergensen
Used in "Hillbilly Copper John"

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Submitted by Martin Joergensen on Thu, 2012-02-02 03:56
Schmegma, I sure ...

Schmegma,

I sure like your name and your willingness to stand openly behind your critique! Very grown up.

And yes, this is a Brassie! The article is about the Copper Joe, and this caption is definitely not right. My bad! Read the article and you will see Brassie mentioned several times - one place with the words "It becomes in effect a Brassie with a bead.". I have added that to the headline.

Not much new under the sun, neither regarding fly tying nor regarding anonymous comments...

Martin

Name hidden on user's request. Submitted on Wed, 2012-02-01 17:55
copper Joe eh? Googl...

copper Joe eh? Google "Brassie" and tell me what you find. Chris is right, this is a Brassie...

Submitted by chris on Fri, 2010-08-06 09:47
that is a brassie...

that is a brassie

Submitted by Pat Blessing on Fri, 2010-03-12 15:46
I tie and use Copper...

I tie and use Copper Joes in red, black, green and copper. I have found them to be as effecive as the much harder to tie Copper John. The Joe is a great nymph pattern on the Rio Penasco in Southeastern New Mexico.