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I am working my way through Steve Hudson's excellent book on learning to tie Brim Flies. This is a #10 long nymph hook, lead eyes. I painted the plain lead with nail polish, sharpie marker, and some Loon stuff over the eye to make it more lifelike, and maybe last longer. I think this one will work.

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Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on March 1, 2015 at 8:56am
It looks good, Dohrman.
That's a glowing recommendation, for sure.
I may have to pick up his book. I have tons of them now, and $18 is usually more than I pay for them, but what the heck, you know?
Comment by Dohrman Crawford on March 1, 2015 at 5:39am
Steve Hudson is the author. It is called Bream Bugs, and is oriented towards beginners in fly tying. I think it is excellent. He has written a number of books. Go to Chattahoocheemedia.com. He does a free fly tying class once a month, and is an excellent instructor. Very highly regarded here in Georgia and a heck of a nice guy. I have several of his books, and they are all very good. My learning curve has gone up a lot since I met him.
Comment by carl hendrix on February 28, 2015 at 10:28pm

thats a great looking tye Dohrman!!

Comment by dick tabbert on February 28, 2015 at 9:48pm

Nice fly Dohrman.

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on February 28, 2015 at 9:23pm
What's the exact name of the book?
Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on February 28, 2015 at 9:18pm
iPhone is what I have. They are pretty good.
Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on February 28, 2015 at 9:17pm
Briminator - love it
Comment by Dohrman Crawford on February 28, 2015 at 8:39pm
I am amazed that an IPhone will take such pictures.

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