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Waterhen, (Gallinula chloropus 13" also known as Moorhen. Also sometimes referred to as "judcock" ( See Snipe), "Stank hen " in Scotland. A very common bird in Britain. The name moorhen is misleading, and is, in fact, a corruption of mirehen or marshhen, which gives a much truer picture of its natural habitat.It is always found near water.
Upper wings
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Under wings
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Hackles from Waterhen wings are used on a few famous soft hackle spiders. Mole fur is shown next to the hackle. ( Although actually Water rat, [Vole] should be used, it has a reddish brown tinge. Mixing fine chestnut brown fur with the mole makes a good substitute). These are the ingredients for the "Waterhen Bloa" or various "Blae" series flies in Scotland.
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Quote from: Traditionalist on October 25, 2011, 01:59:10 PM
(http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/3903/moorhen.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/822/moorhen.jpg/)
The name moorhen is misleading, and is, in fact, a corruption of mirehen or marshhen, which gives a much truer picture of its natural habitat.It is always found near water.
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This is what they call a " Stank Hen " too Mike and it's used in the successful fly of the name but there seems to be a fair bit of variation in the recipe :?
Quote from: guest on October 26, 2011, 12:51:12 AM
This is what they call a " Stank Hen " too Mike and it's used in the successful fly of the name but there seems to be a fair bit of variation in the recipe :?
Hi Don,
lots of local names for many of these things, can be a major problem with some old patterns. If anybody has extra info like this, then I will add it.
Thanks!
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