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 Something Different: How About a Challenge?
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03/21/24 01:42 PM
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![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2024/03/full-27890-218333-bailesmodernmuddler.jpg) Bailes Modern Muddler at JStockardI like the looks of this fly. Have not tied it yet, but it seems so simple! So that's the challenge! CAN YOU TIE a Baile's? Let's see it.
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Re: Something Different: How About a Challenge?
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03/21/24 07:32 PM
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Looks interesting. Other than the hook, the materials are pretty common. I may substitute a different hook and give it a shot this weekend.
Actually, the occasional "Can you tie this?" challenge might be fun.
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Re: Something Different: How About a Challenge?
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03/21/24 10:22 PM
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Yeah! That hook has me befuddled. Great name for a fly! Befuddler!
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Re: Something Different: How About a Challenge?
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03/21/24 10:55 PM
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I'm thinking any of the 60 degree jig hooks would be close enough for a test run.
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Re: Something Different: How About a Challenge?
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03/22/24 12:25 PM
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I think the eye would be turned wrong? I first thought Stinger, but they are brittle hooks and too short in the shank for this pattern.
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Re: Something Different: How About a Challenge?
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03/22/24 12:28 PM
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Hmm, you're right I didn't notice the eye. That is an odd hook.
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Re: Something Different: How About a Challenge?
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03/22/24 08:53 PM
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Yeah, I saw that email too. Maybe a jig hook is pretty similar? Although I only have them in size 12 and under.
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Re: Something Different: How About a Challenge?
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03/24/24 12:48 PM
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Re: Something Different: How About a Challenge?
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03/25/24 01:48 PM
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Re: Something Different: How About a Challenge?
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03/25/24 11:26 PM
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OK, after reading the specs, that is a weird hook. I may try this pattern on one of the 60 degree jig hooks I already own, but I don't think I will buy a hook this unique for just one pattern.
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Re: Something Different: How About a Challenge?
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03/27/24 12:49 PM
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I agree - weird hook. I am going to bend an old Mustaad stainless I have on my pegboard. I figure even if the eye is turned, you can tie a loop knot and get very good action on this fly. Better to try and fail ...
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Re: Something Different: How About a Challenge?
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04/09/24 12:12 PM
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Not a lot of takers to the challenge? Need hooks? Let me know!
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Re: Something Different: How About a Challenge?
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04/11/24 07:25 PM
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HOOK FOUND - in stock at Dirty Water Fly Co. in Plano.
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Re: Something Different: How About a Challenge?
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04/12/24 10:06 PM
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There will be some fly tying going on at The Fly Bar (Denton) this weekend. Hit me with a PM for details.
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Re: Something Different: How About a Challenge?
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04/18/24 02:08 PM
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Well that challenge went over like a lead balloon. Try it with Dollar Store formula maybe? Here's a new challenge - The Flippino Midget - aka. Hexy-Nymph -- pretty "common" pieces and parts for this challenge.
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Re: Something Different: How About a Challenge?
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04/27/24 09:05 PM
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Finally got over to Dirty Water Fly Co! Got the hooks. Now to tie the challenge! Not a huge fan of Ahrex hooks, but that's what they use ...
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Re: Something Different: How About a Challenge?
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09/05/24 11:12 PM
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Found some new hooks in the Mustad Signature Series that just might work! It's getting "interestinger."
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