FLY PROPORTION
See Hackle Selection, HookSelection and Materials for more info.
| Hook Proportions
A = Hook Shank Length
B = Hook Gap = Hook Size
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Standard Dry Fly Proportions
C = Tail Length = Hook Shank Length (A)
D = Wing Length = H.S.L.(A)
E = Hackle Length = 1 1/2 to 2 x Hook Gap(B)
F = Body Length=2/3 to 3/4 H.S.L.(A) |
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| Parachute Dry Fly Proportions
Same as for Standard Dry except for body length:
F = Body Length = 4/5 ths H.S.L.
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| Nymph Proportions
G = Tail Length = 1/2 Hook Shank Length(A)
H = Abdomen = 1/2to2/3 H.S.L(A)
I = Thorax = 1/2to1/3H.S.L.(A)
J = Leg(Hackle) Length = 1/2H.S.L.(A)
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Note* This
is only a guide and personal styles may vary, but if this is
followed, we all know what each other is talking about when
someone says:
"Light Cahill
size 14 are hatching!"
Light Cahill, Adams Dry,ElkHair Caddis, Wooly Bugger, Pheasant Tail
Hare's Ear,BWO Parachute, Prince, Red Quill, Royal Wullf, Irresistable
CLOUSER MINNOW ,TELLICO, LEFTY'S DECIEVER , BEETLE
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