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Post by daijones on Mar 14, 2012 9:35:59 GMT
Hi Guys, have not posted here for some time, here are some Toucan's and cascade's. that i have done for customers.  Toucan on a size 6,  Size 8,  Sunburst toucan, size 6.  Orange size 6,  Black Toucan, Size 6.  Tube Toucan, 1".  Cascade, size 6.  And a batch done for a customer. Hope you like the flies and Pic's, Happy tying, Dai. |
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Post by salmonshrimp on Mar 14, 2012 15:41:06 GMT
Great looking flies DaiJ
What woudl the dressing be for the orange toucan
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Post by drpatrickt on Mar 14, 2012 19:44:53 GMT
Looked at Rhea - it's expensive. Any substitute worth using or where is the best place to get it?
Cheers,
Patrick
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Post by sewinfly on Mar 14, 2012 21:32:33 GMT
Braw looking flees Dai  Good to have you back Don't tell him that Martin, we will be having step by step's now ;D  Sewinfly................... |
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Post by daijones on Mar 15, 2012 19:40:00 GMT
Great looking flies DaiJ What woudl the dressing be for the orange toucan Hi SF,  DRESSING, Hook= Deercreek, 6or 8. Thread= Danville 70 denier, flo orange. Tag/Rib= Oval tinsel gold, Body= Flo Danville thread 70 denier, Tail= GP rump feather, topped by GP crest feather, Underwing= GP rump feather, Rear Hackle= Large GP breast feather, Front Hackle= Mallard flank dyed Orange. Hope this helps. |
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Post by daijones on Mar 15, 2012 19:46:38 GMT
Braw looking flees Dai Good to have you back Cheers Martin, Nice to be back, just been very busy tying. and time go's so fast, these Toucan's have taken off big time. in the last 4/5 weeks, i have had to tie up over 1100 of them   Here an orange tube Toucan. Dai. |
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Post by daijones on Mar 15, 2012 19:49:10 GMT
Looked at Rhea - it's expensive. Any substitute worth using or where is the best place to get it? Cheers, Patrick Patrick, No need for rhea, use a GP breast feather. the ones at the bottom of the breast are very long, |
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Post by daijones on Mar 15, 2012 19:54:49 GMT
Looked at Rhea - it's expensive. Any substitute worth using or where is the best place to get it? Cheers, Patrick Patrick, No Need for Rhea, use the long breast feathers, off the GP bird. like i have used on the flies below.   On doubles,  And on singles, all work well. Dai. |
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Post by daijones on Mar 15, 2012 19:58:58 GMT
Braw looking flees Dai Good to have you back Don't tell him that Martin, we will be having step by step's now ;D Sewinfly................... Hi Spencer, Will put up a step by step soon mate ;D  Dai |
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