tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5355544817626891380.post8452921546289655731..comments2023-09-22T09:32:44.977+01:00Comments on River Fly Box: Ultra Simple Olive EmergerDave Wiltshirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09434372100542468850noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5355544817626891380.post-21304677609347050742010-06-27T14:07:59.312+01:002010-06-27T14:07:59.312+01:00I haven't stopped by in a while and just wante...I haven't stopped by in a while and just wanted to see what you've been up to. Glad to see you've been getting some stream time.<br /><br />Beautiful & delicate little pattern Dave. I can see this being a charmer on difficult days.<br /><br />- Ray (letumgo)letumgohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06707543043936735937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5355544817626891380.post-67201619313434553272010-06-21T10:37:57.983+01:002010-06-21T10:37:57.983+01:00Magic Dave! Life's complicated enough, strippe...Magic Dave! Life's complicated enough, stripped to the bare essentials this fly is a real treat to see.<br /><br />Best,<br />AndyAndy Bairdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03643161676515645120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5355544817626891380.post-28590093639926341362010-06-20T17:07:57.276+01:002010-06-20T17:07:57.276+01:00Peter,
The 0.008 is the one I have been using... ...Peter,<br /><br />The 0.008 is the one I have been using... but be warned, it is very fine!<br /><br />~DDave Wiltshirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09434372100542468850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5355544817626891380.post-4116622588683364672010-06-20T16:19:33.764+01:002010-06-20T16:19:33.764+01:00Dave,
I bought the synton thread frim Irish fly t...Dave, <br />I bought the synton thread frim Irish fly tying and see that they sell HENDS wire too, do you recommend the 0.008 or 0.019mm?<br />thanks<br />PeterPeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00144969166617533478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5355544817626891380.post-13930847859470094752010-06-19T22:24:03.422+01:002010-06-19T22:24:03.422+01:00Peter,
Personally I do not bother. The weight of ...Peter,<br /><br />Personally I do not bother. The weight of the hook, especially with such a simple pattern as this, will be enough to take the body through the surface film and allow it to sit correctly. However, if you're using a rather more 'messy' body with longer gurad hairs, a wire rib is useful. I have been using Hends wire recently - the finest diameter wire I have seen - and pefect for dries.<br /><br />~DDave Wiltshirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09434372100542468850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5355544817626891380.post-35231854693761943352010-06-19T19:59:10.949+01:002010-06-19T19:59:10.949+01:00Hi Dave,
can I just ask, what are your views on pu...Hi Dave,<br />can I just ask, what are your views on putting a couple of turns of wire on the bend of the hook to cock it. Does it present the energer any better or not do you think?<br />cheers<br /><br />PeterPeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00144969166617533478noreply@blogger.com