More stillwater secrets revealed ! No wonder we lose the WFFC EVERY time we take part ! LOL> Damned good fly the Bibio. And as usual lots of variations. Still think the best one is the original red spot but the orange spot comes right behind it, then there is a pearl version and as you say the Hopper (UK style) version. KP ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Marriner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2002 3:42 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] Content of a trout
> Re: Bibio. Recently had a virtual conversation with an Aussie that found > a fly brought down under by John Horsey (stillwater expert). It's the > Bibio Hopper and they have found it very effective. I've seen slightly > different versions of the body: red in middle or rear two-thirds black, > front third red. The Bibio Hopper has a throat of golden pheasant > tippets, a wide flat silver rib, and a soft black hackle at the front. > Cheers, > Paul > -- > Paul Marriner > Outdoor Writing & Photography. Member OWAA & OWC. Author of Atlantic > Salmon, Ausable River Journal, Miramichi River Journal, and Modern > Atlantic Salmon Flies. >
