Coffey's Sparkleminnow
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Coffey's Sparkleminnow
Started by fishinwrench, Mar 09 2005 11:30 PM
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fishinwrench
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Posted 09 March 2005 - 11:30 PM
A new addition to the fly pattern database has been submitted by fishinwrench:
Coffey's Sparkleminnow
Coffey's Sparkleminnow
"What is it with you people ?......buncha friggin' bodaggots".
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Posted 09 March 2005 - 11:33 PM
I'm gonna get slammed for this one !
I know Greg...I got carried away with the scissors.
I know Greg...I got carried away with the scissors.
"What is it with you people ?......buncha friggin' bodaggots".
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And before he rested on the seventh day...he created the bluegill!
Posted 10 March 2005 - 04:22 PM
I'm jealous... I still can't get 'em right! Good going!
~Only be concerned with that which lasts, then go deep into the backing!
Adventures with Fish!
Adventures with Fish!
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Posted 11 March 2005 - 08:47 AM
Thats an awesome looking fly....
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Posted 11 March 2005 - 09:13 AM
Great looking minnow Fishinwrench awsone colors 
Mike
Mike
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wayne SW/MO
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Posted 11 March 2005 - 11:07 AM
Did you use any "special" tools Wrench? I was thinking the one Bob G. likes.
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Posted 11 March 2005 - 12:17 PM
No-no, there won't be any Petitjean products on my bench ! 
I just used a standard loop hook, but I'm gonna experiment with "splitting the thread" next time I set down to tie another batch.
I wasted $20.00 worth of Angel hair trying to figure out how to get the proportions right but I finally learned how to do it without wasting so much. It's something you have to see done...can't explain it in writing, or I'd share.
It's worth it though, it's a kick-ass fly!
I just used a standard loop hook, but I'm gonna experiment with "splitting the thread" next time I set down to tie another batch.
I wasted $20.00 worth of Angel hair trying to figure out how to get the proportions right but I finally learned how to do it without wasting so much. It's something you have to see done...can't explain it in writing, or I'd share.
It's worth it though, it's a kick-ass fly!
"What is it with you people ?......buncha friggin' bodaggots".
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Hello my names Brent...and i'm a Swapaholic,but i can quit anytime i want..really!
Posted 11 March 2005 - 02:29 PM
I've been using wire for the dubbing loop.
Using a 3' dubbing board I make loops about 2' long and can do 6 to 7 flies with it.
I'll cut the angel hair 2"-2 1/2" for the loop and no cutting of it once it's put on.
Also after tying in the marabou I'll wrap the rest of the hook shank with it for a underbody.
Brent.
Try the color Black Light. I'll use this for night time Steelhead and Salmon for sure.
Using a 3' dubbing board I make loops about 2' long and can do 6 to 7 flies with it.
I'll cut the angel hair 2"-2 1/2" for the loop and no cutting of it once it's put on.
Also after tying in the marabou I'll wrap the rest of the hook shank with it for a underbody.
Brent.
Try the color Black Light. I'll use this for night time Steelhead and Salmon for sure.
Paul Whillock is gonna be missing teeth when I see him!
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Posted 11 March 2005 - 05:38 PM
Yea, the black light color works well for salmon. Not bad on smallmouth either. I don't like to use wire to form the loop as the wire will corrode, and look crappy. Then there is the problem that the wire shows through the body material. The fish might not care........maybe, but I do. Nothing wrong with the mono thread. Like anything else, you just have to get used to it.
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And before he rested on the seventh day...he created the bluegill!
Posted 12 March 2005 - 01:38 PM
NICE FISH!
~Only be concerned with that which lasts, then go deep into the backing!
Adventures with Fish!
Adventures with Fish!
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Posted 30 March 2005 - 11:02 PM
Sweet fly!
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