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prairiefire

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PumpkinHead Fly
« on: March 14, 2009, 10:57:40 AM »
I am really interested in trying this fly but I can't find any info on this fly. I've been looking for the material list for this fly and I can't seem to find it anywhere online. ??? This fly looks like a good one to try. Could anyone please help me out and let me know what I need to make this beauty. Thanks in advance and tight lines
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Re: PumpkinHead Fly
« Reply #1 on: March 14, 2009, 11:12:17 AM »
#12 or 10 hook 3x long down eye
Olive marabou
Brurnt Orange Grizzly Hackle
Orange Bead
you can add some flash with crystal chenille down the body if you like
As well you can wrap a rib around the hackle if you like
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Re: PumpkinHead Fly
« Reply #2 on: March 14, 2009, 11:16:15 AM »
Thanks a bunch. I'll have to hit up the shop for some more materials.
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Re: PumpkinHead Fly
« Reply #3 on: March 14, 2009, 12:26:07 PM »
the bead "should" actually be a silver lined orange bead  ;) but red silver lined ones also work
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Re: PumpkinHead Fly
« Reply #4 on: March 14, 2009, 08:28:40 PM »
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Re: PumpkinHead Fly
« Reply #5 on: March 15, 2009, 02:38:00 PM »
Where can I find the beads? Would Michaels be a good place to look? How about BeadSmart. Also what size of bead to look for.


thanks.
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Re: PumpkinHead Fly
« Reply #6 on: March 15, 2009, 04:11:46 PM »
Quote from: prairiefire on March 15, 2009, 02:38:00 PM
Where can I find the beads? Would Michaels be a good place to look? How about BeadSmart. Also what size of bead to look for.


thanks.

8/0 bead and Micheals does not carry them. Bead works in port moody does. And yes it does have to be "orange silver lined" as it is the most effective by far.
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Re: PumpkinHead Fly
« Reply #7 on: March 26, 2009, 06:45:02 PM »
Here's my first attempt.  I may have gone a tad heavy on the hackle, but we'll find out come trout season.

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Re: PumpkinHead Fly
« Reply #8 on: March 26, 2009, 06:51:05 PM »
If you strip the hackle from one side of the feather it will make a better fly. The hackle will then move easier in the water. Other than that they look great.
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Re: PumpkinHead Fly
« Reply #9 on: March 26, 2009, 06:53:28 PM »
Thanks very much.  I'll give that a try. 
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Re: PumpkinHead Fly
« Reply #10 on: March 26, 2009, 07:46:06 PM »
the body of the fly should also be an Olive sparkle chenille  ;)
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Re: PumpkinHead Fly
« Reply #11 on: March 26, 2009, 10:48:51 PM »
Actually Hook the body is the top portion that is  left over from the tail. It is twisted together then wraped forward to make the body.
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Re: PumpkinHead Fly
« Reply #12 on: March 27, 2009, 12:25:44 AM »
looks good to me ;)
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Re: PumpkinHead Fly
« Reply #13 on: March 27, 2009, 09:36:57 AM »
For Beads go to beadworks in Newport Village, Port Moody.
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Re: PumpkinHead Fly
« Reply #14 on: April 10, 2009, 05:43:36 PM »
That's where I went to. They have lots of colors. Cheap compared to your local fly shop.
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