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Index => Fly Tying => Topic started by: Jan Keur on 14/11/2013 at 16:44

Title: JC Mink Viva
Post by: Jan Keur on 14/11/2013 at 16:44

A great lure for Trout (and Perch!!)

(http://i1151.photobucket.com/albums/o627/Jan350/Zonkers/JCMinkViva3_zps609c0b35.jpg)

Hook; Kamasan B800 #10
Tail; Cartreuse Antron Yarn
Rib; Copper wire
Body; UV Nice Dub Black
Wing; Mink zonker strip Natural Black (tied in Matuka style)
Front Hackle; Black Cock (india)
Cheeks; Jungle Cock

A great "must have" pulling lure !!

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Jan

Title: Re: JC Mink Viva
Post by: Mike Barrio on 14/11/2013 at 17:43

They look interesting Jan :z16

Title: Re: JC Mink Viva
Post by: Rob Brownfield on 15/11/2013 at 07:42

Have you tried them with a Glowbrite tail? The Viva was an all time favourite of mine in my tounger days :) never failed on the reservoirs.

Title: Re: JC Mink Viva
Post by: Rob Brownfield on 15/11/2013 at 07:44

Oh...lovely looking flies by the way...