Tavy Terror

The Tavy Terror started its life on the river Tavi, in the county of Devon, England. It quietly made its way north, across the border with Scotland - to spread 'terror' among the loch browns...




http://www.flytierspage.com/hweilenmann/tavy_terror.jpg


Tavy Terror
Hook: Grip 12804BL #14 (or equivalent 1XL wet fly hook)
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, black
Hackle: Hen, greenwell
Rib: Wire, gold fine
Body: Tying thread


Cheers,
Hans W

Hans,

Are my eyes failing me or is that a flat gold wire for the rib instead of round?

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Originally Posted by WarrenP

Are my eyes failing me or is that a flat gold wire for the rib instead of round?

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Warren,

Well spotted, and no, it is not flat gold wire. It is in fact faceted gold wire.

http://www.flytierspage.com/temp_pix/faceted_wire.jpg

Adds a small amount of sparkle.

Cheers,
Hans W