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I probably use the Comparadun/Sparkle Dun for at least 75% of my dry fly patterns these days. I find them to be extremely effective.
I think one version that Caucci and Nastasi detail in their book is not used that much. It is the Hackled Comparadun. It is for faster water and also allows a bit of "skittering". Anyway, I am tying some up for a stretch of water with riffles.
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Hi Byron,
Nice looking tie. How about doing and SBS for the FOTW?
Thanks. Not sure it is deserving, but I could give it a try anyway.
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Originally Posted by Byron haugh
SBS would be great .
Byron, I have fished and tyed a variation of that style for years and agree that it is one of the most effective patterns on most waters. I use moose body hair for the tail and v-notch the bottom of the hackle.
Since one of the uses of hackle is to simulate the legs and I believe that is one of the purposes of the winging style of the Comparadun, what are the advantages of using both other than more floatability?
Joe
Joe,
According to Caucci/Nastasi, that was the reason, especially in rough water.
I think Bob Jacklin's Green Drake is similar.
http://www.theweeklyfly.com/TWF/2009...een-drake-9-04
Steven,
I don't think so, as he clips the hackle flat. Caucci does the hackle to have the fly ride higher.....up on the hackle tips.