My second try

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K_Bruce aka Phisherman
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My second try May 31, 2009 18:51:07 GMT -5

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Post by K_Bruce aka Phisherman on May 31, 2009 18:51:07 GMT -5

Having been away from the vise for a while this was the second time trying a dry fly. I know there are plenty of faults. Please feel free to speak your minds.

I am going to test the new prototype in a couple of days on some finicky fish. Keeping my fingers crossed.

k clancy
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My second try Jun 1, 2009 15:21:54 GMT -5

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Post by k clancy on Jun 1, 2009 15:21:54 GMT -5

not bad! two things- unless you're using the fly as a spinner, keep the tail about the same length as the body, for spinners make it about 1/4 - 1/2 a body length longer; parachutes are best used on relatively flat water, they will float ok with sparser hackling and since they are in flat water the fishies can see every wrap. overdressing the hackle is a problem I fight with on every fly, especially parachutes. It's all those Catskill ties Fran Betters has been promoting for soooo many years. Keep it up.