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Realistic Stonefly #11028679 08/08/15 02:49 PM
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Been a while since I hit a realistic fly so here is the result. People often ask me why I tie these realistic patterns if I am not going to fish them, the answer is simple. I like the challenge and the intricate thread work helps to keep my fingers nimble for tying fishing flies. This stonefly took about 5 hours to tie so you also need a lot of patience
Hope you like
Mike



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Re: Realistic Stonefly [Re: chefmike] #11028696 08/08/15 03:09 PM
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Museum quality. Just what do you do with them?


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Re: Realistic Stonefly [Re: chefmike] #11028708 08/08/15 03:13 PM
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I just keep them for shows etc for people to see and often take orders for them framed for homes and offices
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Well done! thumb


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Re: Realistic Stonefly [Re: chefmike] #11029018 08/08/15 06:34 PM
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Awesome thumb

Re: Realistic Stonefly [Re: chefmike] #11030139 08/09/15 12:33 PM
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Now that is artistry in fly tying. Thanks for sharing.


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Re: Realistic Stonefly [Re: chefmike] #11030192 08/09/15 01:23 PM
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Thanks guys for all the comments................
Mike


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Re: Realistic Stonefly [Re: chefmike] #11032899 08/10/15 05:38 PM
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Simply amazing!!


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