Derbyshire Bumbles

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I have added a new page one to the Derbyshire Bumbles on my web-site.
I hope this is of interest Jeff.

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Here are some pix, not tied by me. Not very good pictures I am afraid but they give some idea of the proportions.
http://www.dtnicolson.dial.pipex.com/_wp_generated/wp2b69f92d_1b.jpg

http://www.dtnicolson.dial.pipex.com/_wp_generated/wp148f02ca_1b.jpg

http://www.dtnicolson.dial.pipex.com/_wp_generated/wp25aadaa7_1b.jpg

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Donald,

Thank you. I’ve been watching the other thread for more info about the Derbyshire Bumbles. I don’t know how I missed them when perusing your site.

I notice that the body shape varies from slight taper to just tying silk. Do you think that is tiers preference or my old eyes playing tricks on me?

I can’t tell you how good it is to see you posting again and know your back at the tying bench.

REE

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Thanks a lot Donald! Whew! Looks like the hackle length I’ve been using is in the right range. That’s nice to know after tying a few. Now, I just have to start finding things like mulberry floss! Anyway, I really appreciate your time, and good to have you back.

  • Jeff
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Hi Donald,

Just checked out your new addition to the Derbyshire Bumble page, with the tying instructions. That’s a great help and answers all of my questions. Thanks again.

  • Jeff
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Aaaarrrrgh! :roll: I have the book. Could have looked it up and answered it myself.

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It is a great book Ron, but it does have its limitations regarding illustrations, that why I posted the extra pix.
I have not tied or photographed any Bumbles for the web-site yet. Is amazing how much info is obtained from a
photo of a fly.
By the way, for anybody interested, the book in question is -
‘Modern Trout Fly Dressing’ by Roger Woolley. It was Modern when published in 1931. I still think it is one of the
best books on Fly Dressing (Tying) ever published and is packed full of great information and tips still valid today.

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This picture may be a bit clearer -

These were originally used as wet flies, but when tied with cockerel hackles they were used as dries by Halford.
They are still used to catch grayling as wet flies, some times with a copper or fine lead wire under-body in Derbyshire and the North…