Perfect, thanks Monte.

On 12/31/07, Monte Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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>  When I saw Gary demonstrate the 'Double Magic' technique, here's what he
> did:
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>    1. Waxed his thread with a very tacky wax
>    2. "Touch-dubbed" his antron blend dubbing to the thread
>    3. Formed a dubbing loop
>    4. Twisted the loop with peacock herl and wrapped it forward to
>    create the body.
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> This was the basis of his Twist Nymph, and I've seen Paul Stimpson tie the
> Enchanted Prince Nymph using the same technique.
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> Gary later subbed pheasant tail fibers or ostrich herl to take the place
> of the peacock for a variety of Twist Nymphs.  The PT Twist Nymph in small
> sizes makes a killer chironomid pattern, by the way.
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> Hope this helps.
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> Monte
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> On Dec 27, 2007, at 2:46 PM, Lane McKellar wrote:
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>  Several years ago I learned to tie this fly and then quit tying it for
> some odd reason and now can not remember the specifics to the technique. I
> know that it is a LaFontaine fly but do not have any of his videos or books.
> Is there anyone that could refresh my memory on how to tie this technique,
> it would be much appreciated, a killer trout fly. I have google searched for
> pattern and steps but can find nothing but the fly for sale.
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> Thanks,
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> Lane
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