Purple Frances

[mo]

Seen a few Purple creations posted, and I thought I would add my tying of a Purple Frances.





Neil

[madkeen]

Is that fox in the tail Neil?
I do like purple ;D

[mo]

Nov 20, 2009 21:44:06 GMT madkeen said:

Is that fox in the tail Neil?
I do like purple ;D

Its Calf Tail that I used. I usually use Fox in the tail, but didn't have any in the correct shade to match the bristles and Body material.

I see from some of the flies you posted that you have a thing for Purple . You will be right at home with ACW ;D.

[madkeen]

Have you fished it much ?

[mo]

I only tied it at the end of the season, and due to a serious lack of water during the last 6 weeks of the season it never got a swim.

[ballingall512]

Nice fly Neil.

I have had fish on the red /black and orange francis so far but havn't had much chance like you to try the other colours.

I'm not sure if the colour really matters with a francis, I think it's more to do with the bristles/hackle stems annoying the fish

[mo]

Nov 20, 2009 22:08:14 GMT Mon The Flee said:

looks like it could be a killer

I hope your right Martin ;D, only time will tell.

[mo]

Nov 20, 2009 22:10:28 GMT ballingall512 said:

Nice fly Neil.

I have had fish on the red /black and orange francis so far but havn't had much chance like you to try the other colours.

I'm not sure if the colour really matters with a francis, I think it's more to do with the bristles/hackle stems annoying the fish

Thanks Dave,

I have yet to have success with a Frances of any colour, but have not given them the time in the water they deserve to be honest.

I think you may be right regarding the colour, but they do look good in the water, and the bristles/ hackle stems pulsate enticingly, and they do have a very shrimp like profile.

I will endeavor to give them more swimming lessons next season, hopefully with good results .