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Title: Wire bodied spider
Post by: Robert MacDonald-Lewis on 10/01/2022 at 15:32

Just playing at the vise really, but like the way this came out . Should be useful on lochs, but might try it on a nymphing rig as it should move nicely in the water.


(https://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/forum/gallery/958-100122153240.jpeg)

Title: Re: Wire bodied spider
Post by: James Laraway on 10/01/2022 at 16:14

very neat....if that a grouse hackle per chance ?

Title: Re: Wire bodied spider
Post by: Robert MacDonald-Lewis on 10/01/2022 at 17:36

Thanks, It is indeed.

Title: Re: Wire bodied spider
Post by: Mike Barrio on 10/01/2022 at 17:39

Always nicely tied Robert, another wee cracker  :z16

Title: Re: Wire bodied spider
Post by: Robert MacDonald-Lewis on 17/01/2022 at 18:20

Thanks Mike.

I been playing around with a few similar flies:


(https://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/forum/gallery/958-170122181804.jpeg)


(https://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/forum/gallery/958-170122181902.jpeg)


(https://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/forum/gallery/958-170122182042.jpeg)