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    Claret Gnat

    Hi everyone:

    The following fly is a pattern that I tyed tonight from Ray Smith who was a true wet fly fisherman that fished the Esopus in the Catskilss. Ray Smith was known by many in his hay days of fishing the Esopus was from the 30's throught I believe the erly 70's. The pattern was originated by ray and was believed to fish this fly during Isonychia hatches. I will be fishing this fly this year up on the esopus duing bug week. The pattern for the fly is simple:

    Hook: Mustad 3906 size 8
    Thread: Danville 6/0 White for the Underbody & Danville 6/0 Black for the head
    Tag: Size 16/18 Gold Mylar Tinsel
    Body: Two Stands of Danville Claret Floss wrapped from back to Front only
    Full Collar Hackle: Black Hen Cape
    Wings: Paired Duck Quils Slate (Natural)

    I find this pattern very intersting and currently enjoying finding out all the history I can on Ray Smith.


    A Genuine Wet Fly Tyer

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    Re: Claret Gnat

    Hm very interesting pattern, that's what i like about a lot of classic patterns there is tons of history behind them it really makes the fly desirable. Thanks for sharing the recipe and good luck!
    "His box of flies looks like a truck hit the Muppet band."

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    Re: Claret Gnat

    Beutifull tye..... My fish eat any bug that swings. Even Glo Bugs ;D

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    Re: Claret Gnat

    Thanks for the nice comments guys

    Sincerely
    Andy Brasko
    A Genuine Wet Fly Tyer

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