all my nymphs are already tied up...been spinnin some black leeches and alewife patterns nowAny Pics?
The alewife is about 2and a half inches long and the leech is about 3.Uh Oh! More stuff for the list ;D
The head on the alewife is the new fish skulls from Flymen fishing company. They make the streamer heads and beadheads for nymphs with eyes. Real cool stuff.
Take a good look at Danvise. I've been using one for almost a year now with nothing but good to say. Very affordable and rock solid hook holding.
RG
i use a nor-vice for most of my patterns, but tie egg flys on a cheep regal knock off vise, the nor-vise can do some cool things with its lathe type rotation, but will set you back a pretty penny ;D
Love your vise Dave ;D Did you make that?
Is that a mono loop under the rabbit strip for support?
I've done a bit of "Pike on the Fly" fishing. I used to go up to Quebec quite often (back when it was affordable) for walleye. There were always pike lakes in the surrounding areas. Usually they were a hike in with a row boat stashed somewhere. I had some remarkable days solo fishing on those lakes.
Not much more exciting that a pike on the 9wt ;D
RG
If you tie flies already, you may want to consider a true rotary vise. I like the cam jaws. It's certainly the best design for hook holding power. It's reasonably priced.
RG
What 'cha got right here ;D They look very interesting...
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Very nice! Thanks for sharing the pattern.Nice Pics RG!!!!
Here's some fun ties. Try some Hare's Ears or Stones backwards ;D
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I'm really getting to like the backwards tie. I think fish zero in on the head of their prey when they can see it well.
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That's a good looking stash Bartman. I played a lot with foam and rubber legs last summer.Good looking arsenol Guys!! RG has a few there that look very familiar! ::)--KP 8)
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I don't do much trout fishing. One of my goals is to remedy that situation ;D
What 'cha got right here ;D They look very interesting...
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If you tie flies already, you may want to consider a true rotary vise. I like the cam jaws. It's certainly the best design for hook holding power. It's reasonably priced.
RG
Racquettedacker sent me an awesome gift of exotic parrot feathers from his mom's birds. What a great gift for a fly tier. :bowdown:Whooa !! Nice color's!! VERY NICE!!
They look to be from Blue and Gold,and Scarlet Macaw and possibly an Amazon. (I used to raise parrots). I had a chance to play a little today.
I bought a "Toon" last year to do some floats on trout waters, but quickly discovered that without someone else to float with, it's really difficult to get back to my vehicle :-\ Had a lot of fun with it on ponds, but it's mainly designed for moving water. Maybe I'll meet up with someone this year.
RG
Thanks for the suggestion Dave. Mine swivels already. I couldn't believe how stable it is. I can stand right up with no problem, sit sideways if I like.ODC XR9 or fish cat 9. If I get one my kid will drive me nut's... probably look into a 2 seater or something you can stand in. but they tend to start at a grand. The way it looks for the price of gas over the summer... a month of fishing out of that... instead of the boat.. it would be paid for!!
Which cat you thinking about Esox?
Wouldn't it be cool to get a few of us with toons and such and do a warm water float?
RG
I've been working on some stone fly patterns. The bottom is my 1st attempt at a "wiggle stone" :-\It seems as though I have seen those flies before!!!
It'll get there.
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I gotta start on some streamers and hoppers pretty soon. I've got enough nymphs for a small army.
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You using a Danvise Wiredstone?I love my DAN VISE. Best for the money. :thumbup_smilie: Have you guys noticed hte differents in hook ups with the reverse tie?
Yes KPJR those should be familiar ;D
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You using a Danvise Wiredstone?
Yes KPJR those should be familiar ;D
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I love my DAN VISE. Best for the money. :thumbup_smilie: Have you guys noticed hte differents in hook ups with the reverse tie?
Sound decision. The simple operation, hook holding power and versatility make the price an exceptional value in my book. I spent most of today on mine working up a couple of patterns.
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The Wulffs are tied with elk hair wings for extra flotation. I love that pattern. The 'wiggle stones" are something new for me. I'm still working on them. I like the idea though.
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Cuz i fish with bobbers! ;D;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Here's a sampling of my favorite springtime gill flies.I think some of that assortment of bluegill busters need to be field tested............. :whistling: :whistling: :whistling: :whistling: :whistling: Just saying!! ;D--KP 8)
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The bottom right are my "Beady Eyed Bluegill Killers".
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Here's a sampling of my favorite springtime gill flies.
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The bottom right are my "Beady Eyed Bluegill Killers".
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Here's a sampling of my favorite springtime gill flies.
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The bottom right are my "Beady Eyed Bluegill Killers".
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Tied up some Swimming Caddis Pupa today. Another month and they will be hatching on the Delaware swstem... ;D
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Saw a caddis hatch yesterday on the Mcmicheals Creek. Water temp was 49
Saw a caddis hatch yesterday on the Mcmicheals Creek. Water temp was 49
Tied up some Swimming Caddis Pupa today. Another month and they will be hatching on the Delaware swstem... ;D:whistling: :whistling: :whistling:.....Yes Please !! ;) ;D
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:whistling: :whistling: :whistling:.....Yes Please !! ;) ;D
This thread is about sharing DC....pictures please....pretty please ;D
I just finished another addition to my rod collection. A 7' 6" 3wt on a TFO Finesse blank.
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I ordered an Albright GPX 3/4 and a Cortland WF3F Precision for it yesterday. I'm anxious to say the least :w00t:
Next is an Axiom 9' 5wt. Should end up a sweet pair of rods.
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These flies only catch trout and you cant fish them under a bobber,(Jedi mind tricks) you dont want any of them...Wrong O Cloud of Darkness :whistling: :whistling: I asked politely ! Don't make me come down there :whistling: ;D ;D
Nice build RG! We may have to start a "2011 Fly Fishing NY" thread...
I knew that ;D;) I'm going to start one of those Breakfast Clubs...Filetandrelease, Trapper, GAMMA and to wind them up from time to time, I'll have SNAGGER along. LOL!!
I still have an "Old Man" around. Bob, my friend and mentor for some 30 odd years, is getting up there in age. His fishing obsession can't be measured. He and I are the only 2 fishers in our morning "breakfast club". We're all there, just about every day, for breakfast, support, stories, laughter and tears.
For Bob and I, conversation always turns to fishing. The other "Old Farts" at our table have some fun at our expense, but that's part of belonging I guess. We dissect each previous day's fishing failures and successes ad infinitum. I love it ;D
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Well, if you can find Trapper, and provide enough food to keep Gamma eating so one of you could get a word in edgewise....you should have some fun ;DObviously, you haven't experienced Trapper on 12 cups of coffee :o :o :o
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Don't forget, Gamma doesn't get up until noon (on a good day). :D :DYeah....but I don't go to bed until 6 AM on a real goooood night ! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)
Obviously, you haven't experienced Trapper on 12 cups of coffee :o :o :oYeah....but I don't go to bed until 6 AM on a real goooood night ! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)Trapper kinda reminds me of Beavis on coffee!! You do not get a word in!!! ;)--KP 8)
I had a ball today. Went to Seneca lake State Park first thing this morning. The crowd was thick in the backwater. I didn't see any fish caught. I went down the line a good ways and caught several large rudd...no gills.Sounds like you had some fun RG!!!Good for you!!
Went to Canandaigua and it was partially frozen from last night's cold temps. What was open was gin clear. Bagged that and went home.
Had some lunch, put the bicycle on the back of the pickup, loaded a pack with a rod and stuff and headed fora backwater pond near my home. I caught tons of gills without a soul in sight. Serious fun ;D
A very nice spring Sunday.
RG
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some flies I will be using this week
very nice KC! my boxes are filled bead head hares ear phesant tails black stones and prince nymphs ....i was surprice yesterday fishing the oneida river i seen a small hatch of size 12 olives !!!!! i am back boys i wasn't in jail i was simply enjoying grand children and fishing open water , took a small trip .....They were size 14 ! I saw them too :whistling: :w00t: ;D
very nice KC! my boxes are filled bead head hares ear phesant tails black stones and prince nymphs ....i was surprice yesterday fishing the oneida river i seen a small hatch of size 12 olives !!!!! i am back boys i wasn't in jail i was simply enjoying grand children and fishing open water , took a small trip .....Good for you Trap!!!
quote author=KingPerch link=topic=41247.msg440446#msg440446 date=1301685659]:rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol:--KP ;D
Good to see you back Trap, and really enjoyed fishing with you today!! Good stuff!! GAMMA will tell you that 5-9" is 12-15" anyway!!! He has an off- brand ruler!!!!--KP ;D
trouser rulers don't count ;D
You don't do dry's Jay?
RG
been seeing a lot of large may flies just before dark ;DAre they coming off the pond (lake)? The streams around here are back to near flood stages and a muddy soup color. We could get another inch of rain today and the ground is totally saturated. They're gonna get flushed again. Man I'm getting anxious.
RG im new to the fly tying but mainly will be tieing bucktail jigs to start
when you look into getting a good vise what are you looking for?? i know i want one that can 360 just wondering what else is important ....thanks
STOP!I agree . I have 2 . One travels with me.
Buy a Danvise!
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Around $80 and you'll be happy as can be. I am!
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thanks rgYou're welcome. If you ever need any help....feel free ;D
been looking for bulk jig heads any leedsBarlow tackle has a huge selection and good prices on bulk, You can email them for a free catalog.
been looking for bulk jig heads any leedsWhat size and style are you looking for ? I know a guy who has them :whistling: :whistling: :whistling: ;)
what styles are available in bulk ?looking to get 3/8 for walleye and prob 1/8 also been trying to look up the type i likes correct name and i keep coming up with what they call walleye stylePost a picture if you can. The "Walleye" style is the tapered triangular head. I do believe I have some of those left in the sizes you need. I'll check tomorrow when I get home.
sorry to go against your call on the danvise but i paid $20 dollars for a vise and it does the trickPM sent ! ;)
i guess you can say im in for it ....new hobby
i spun up 24 jigs in a day and they are getting better and better each time
now i just need them bulk jigs ...gamma you able to get a line on that style jig head ??
if i can get everyone flyfishing i could end world hunger and bring world peace ....except we have to get rid of center pins ...they suck and take up to much of the good runsYeah they do with their so called "drifts"Nothin against SNAGGER and them but they really put some long drifts out there!!!
Yeah they do with their so called "drifts"Nothin against SNAGGER and them but they really put some long drifts out there!!!Before you know it Buddy...you'll be centerpinning with those boys...I'm quite certain!! ;)--KP 8)
Before you know it JR will be giving them lessons ;D;D ;)
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Right I'm ready for the spring trip to Northern Ontario for giant gators and walleye!!! :thumbup_smilie: :thumbup_smilie:good luck on your trip drifter. hope you have some good weather ;D
The flies are tied, the rods & tackle packed, now I just have to wait until next Thursday when I hop on the plane for the 10 hr trip to Toronto, then the 13 hr drive to Nakina and finally the hour long float plane trip. ::)
I'll be fishing the Attawapiskat River between Lansdowne House and Attawapiskat at a camp that just opened last year. The area has been unfished for 30 years and is absolutely loaded with giant pike and walleye.
The walleye are so aggressive they even hit musky bucktails!!!! :w00t:
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good luck on your trip drifter. hope you have some good weather ;D
Thanks!!well me,simplecarpie,adam and esox will be up in Quebec in 3 weeks from tomorrow for 7 days catching eyes and big stink logs also. 8)
Right now the long range forcast is for stable weather through the 26th when a cold front will move through.
I hope they're right.
Probably not far out though. ::)
I'm hoping for a fish in the high 40's and expect to get a bunch in the low to mid 40" range.
I think last years bigfish at the camp was 49 1/2" which is a pretty decent pike. :whistling:
My buddy got one in the 48" range there last year.
Have fun . Wish i was there too. Went down to the river tonight . Still not much coming off. Late year this year.its time to move over to the walleye thing brother 8)
its time to move over to the walleye thing brother 8)
i would be out drilling holes and get some more fishing in ::) ::) ::) ;D ;D thanks dave for the photos 8)
Been ice fishing for almost 7 months.
I've had enough!!!! ::)
I just want to get out in the boat.
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Thanks.yes we have the same problem here but the fish are there. and like the old salt said we don't have time to wait for perfect water condition's. go out and make the best of what we have. i know i will be tomorrow 8) ;D
If the streams ever settle down I may even get to wet some flies :-\
RG
I'll be out...I ain't sayin' where ;Dme either but it is not a long drive to the launch. might go after crappies this time. Trapper has been molesting the rock bass all week you know ::) ::) ::) ;D
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just tied up a few hornberg type flies...going after some more pannies tomorrow. Caught a few rock bass on a #14 brassie yesterday.
i love this fly and Mc Phail is a awsome tier he has a lot on u tube and in books
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i love this fly and Mc Phail is a awsome tier he has a lot on u tube and in booksI thought you were on your way yo Canada ::) ;D
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I thought you were on your way yo Canada ::) ;D
Did they turn you around at the border again ? ;D ;D ;D ;D
RUTT ROTrapper is considered an invasive specie ;D ;D ;D Looks like a rock bass with hair :w00t: :rotflol: ;D
REORGE!!!!!!!
Trapper is considered an invasive specie ;D ;D ;D Looks like a rock bass with hair :w00t: :rotflol: ;DTrapper is a DUKE!!!! :w00t: :w00t: :w00t: :w00t: :w00t: :w00t: :w00t:--KP ;D
trapper <<<native american ...you are invasive gamma :rotflol: :w00t: :w00t: :flag: :flag:Hey Trap, GAMMA sure does look alot like ROCKY the SNAKEHEAD! :unsure: :w00t: :wacko:
i am in canada goofy ya do know the internet is worlf wide and not just in central new york :D
dom nice mount
There ya go...pickin' on poor Trapper. He's just trying to get some quiet time with the rock bass ::)I'm starting to worry about the amount of time he spends with those fish!
RG
trapper <<<native american ...you are invasive gamma :rotflol: :w00t: :w00t: :flag: :flag:I believe you have invasive and abrasive confused ;) ;) Then again, at your age, you probably forgot where you put your bait this afternoon ;D ;D :^)
i am in canada goofy ya do know the internet is worlf wide Not in your world ! :^)and not just in central new york :D
dom nice mount
don't worry about the ole trapp gents , i spend as much time as possiable tossing some form of a hook at some sort of fish , and yup i spend a good deal of my life fishing the rest i wasted
if i was a sox fan only thing i would have to look forward to in oct would be bow season ................................. TWENTY SEVEN MISTER :rotflol:Except most of them occured before most of us were alive. Not to mention the wonderful Yanks became the 1st team in Baseball history to go up 3-0 in championship play yet still lose best of 7. Hmmmmm Just a couple yrs ago too, who'd they lose to again? :-* :whistling: :whistling: :whistling: I've been thinkning about trying to tie a new pattern for suckers, Nah why bother the best pattern for suckers is a blue hat with an NY superimposed on itself, don't even need a hook, just throw it, the suckers come flying in. I'll just stick to tying my experimental bucktails.
Except most of them occured before most of us were alive. Not to mention the wonderful Yanks became the 1st team in Baseball history to go up 3-0 in championship play yet still lose best of 7. Hmmmmm Just a couple yrs ago too, who'd they lose to again? :-* :whistling: :whistling: :whistling: I've been thinkning about trying to tie a new pattern for suckers, Nah why bother the best pattern for suckers is a blue hat with an NY superimposed on itself, don't even need a hook, just throw it, the suckers come flying in. I'll just stick to tying my experimental bucktails.Saw 2 princesses earlier at a local establishment and both were wearing Yankees hats........sideways ::) ::) ::) One had a Yankkess tatoo on her ankle ::) ::) I asked her to name 2 current and 2 former yankees. I got the high sign ;D ;D ;D ::) ::) ::) ::) Like most Yankee fans these days....phony and got a deathgrip on the bandwagon :cookoo: :cookoo: :cookoo:
if i was a sox fan only thing i would have to look forward to in oct would be bow season ................................. TWENTY SEVEN MISTER :rotflol::w00t: :bowdown: The YANKEES are just letting the RED SOX win right now....get 'em over confident.... and then scalp 'em on the short run to # 28!!!!!! ;D--KP 8)
Except most of them occured before most of us were alive. Not to mention the wonderful Yanks became the 1st team in Baseball history to go up 3-0 in championship play yet still lose best of 7. Hmmmmm Just a couple yrs ago too, who'd they lose to again? :-* :whistling: :whistling: :whistling: I've been thinkning about trying to tie a new pattern for suckers, Nah why bother the best pattern for suckers is a blue hat with an NY superimposed on itself, don't even need a hook, just throw it, the suckers come flying in. I'll just stick to tying my experimental bucktails.HEY BCONS!! Try tying some patterns with your RED SOX your wearing.....NO, DON'T...Wouldn't want a FISHKILL to happen!! :w00t: :-*--KP 8)
HEY BCONS!! Try tying some patterns with your RED SOX your wearing.....NO, DON'T...Wouldn't want a FISHKILL to happen!! :w00t: :-*--KP 8)You wouldn't? Then it would just smell like the yankees fan club, y'all would feel right at home. After a few recent events the yanks are right up there with the the mudsharks on the bank in October. Well nah, the Halloween mudsharks have more fight in them. :P
otis you do nice work thanks for sharing tips
i use powder paint also just notice the paint chips easy when i fish near rock piles
i see people say to bake them in the oven at 350 for about 40 minutes and it toughen up just wondering if you tryed this
Is that a pistol case Jay?
RG
What sizes do you have on the fish head jigs?
Yep! ;DAnytime you're in the mood to tie up some 1/8 ball heads (Chartruese head and white hair and wraps with a touch of crystal flash) like you gave me about 8 years ago, I'd be awful receptive :whistling: :whistling:
Best way I have found to keep lots of jig organized. Also keep the tails nice and straight...
I do rip out the standard foam that is in the case and replace it with a heavier duty type foam. I'll send ya a pm later about something I have...
Otis - No canada trip till Aug... Im good on jigs, for now. Whats the weight on the "old timmer" mold?
Gamma, did you buy a mold for those jigheads, or customise one? I was thinking of taking a drill to one of my molds to retrofit a second eyelet off the back of the head.I haven't poured a jig in 15 years ! After all is said and done, It's cheaper and more convenient to have them shipped to your door ;) ;)
:whistling: :whistling: Easy tie, great fish catcher in any size ! Kind of a Maki "Wormi" made with chenille !that chenille "maki" worm is AWESOME........i DONT THINK THERE IS A PANNIE AROUND THAT COULD RESIST THAT :o
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A couple paint patterns I use
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Black and white photo ??? When did you make that, 1962?
Looks good though. Yellow and red would be killers.
RG
Great idea Trap...except....the ice show is cancelled.Uh..........have you been hiding under a rock lately ? ::) ::)
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still just working with the bugger, but i did try some new things. -olcThe buggers look great. You're a natural :thumbup_smilie:
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nice! ;D Gamma, still lookin to score some of them jig heads you posted and to see if you no where I can get the Larvea jigs I postedPlease enlighten me ! ;) I'm old and forget things quite a bit :-\ ;D
Please enlighten me ! ;) I'm old and forget things quite a bit :-\ ;DJust don't forget you have a citation to pay!!! :w00t: :afro: Pretty slick plastics you have in your arsenol GAMMA!!! Keep a close eye on them!! :evil: :whistling:
Just don't forget you have a citation to pay!!! Not that I know of.........but give it time, something will come up ! ;D ;D:w00t: :afro:I will......when they're dangling from the mouthes of walleyes ;) ;) ;D
Pretty slick plastics you have in your arsenol GAMMA!!! Keep a close eye on them!! :evil: :whistling:
I will......when they're dangling from the mouthes of walleyes ;) ;) ;DI'm like a kid in a candy store when you open your van door!!! I can't help it!! I have to try a couple of those to see if they work! :whistling:
I noticed you got ants in your pants while handling those new open water baits :w00t: :w00t: :w00t: :whistling: ;D ;D
I'm like a kid in a candy store when you open your van door!!! I can't help it!! I have to try a couple of those to see if they work! :whistling:Take my word for it ! They do and do it very well ;) ;) They've been in my stash for 2 years but I've refrained from showing you guys because (as per the movie Blazing Saddles) I didn't want you running around like a bunch of Kansas City #@&&@%&'s :w00t: :w00t: :w00t: ;D ;D ;D
Someone have a FLY to post ???
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Someone have a FLY to post ???Sorry RG!! Seems as though 'Ol GAMMA holds out on us on a regular basis with his secret weapons!! ;D--KP 8) Jr. and I are going to scout a stream in awhile!! Hope the rain holds out!! ;) He has some flies he "Inherited" not long ago he wants to try!! ;)
RG
I'm working on Mice right now. Had a good one in the vise and my Grandson procured it for his collection.
RG
Are the fan fibers rigid or do they flutter ? Awesome colors on those jigs !They move really easy, just like soft plastic. Silly Legs. H.T., K.P., me and a few others have been sticking to these jigs all spring/summer just changin size and colors and they are spot on!!!
They move really easy, just like soft plastic. Silly Legs. H.T., K.P., me and a few others have been sticking to these jigs all spring/summer just changin size and colors and they are spot on!!!The sunnies, gills and bass love 'em!! ;) Thanks Fishhead!--KP 8)
I've been experimenting agan ::)Nice work Bob, "Here, fishy, fishy..." ;D
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How about some "Bass Candy" ;DI know a secret spot where they just might do some damage on the bass population!! :whistling: Trapper knows where!! ;)--KP 8)
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we can't talk about any secret spots or we will get tossed outta the double secret fishermans club ...of course all the bass and walleyes tourny results are in the news paper .... or ya can just go where ya see alot of boats ..... oh sorry!!!!!!!!!!!!! duhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh:rotflol: :clapping: :thumbup_smilie: :w00t: You the man Trap! ;D--KP 8)
We're gonna test them on Friday. Hope the little fishies like them ;DMe too!!! I cleaned the line on my rods and i washed down the rods and cleaned the reels!!! So im ready to go!!And I have some "secret weapons" to try out too!!!--KP Jr.
RG
I've been experimenting agan ::)What size hooks are those in the mouse patterns?? And those Clouser patterns look familiar
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What size hooks are those in the mouse patterns?? And those Clouser patterns look familiarYou'll see them up close and personal JR. We can throw a couple together when I get there. I packed up my fly kit to bring with me ;D
this is a simple yet effective mouse pattern , great on bass, big brown trout ,pike wack it too ;DThat looks about as much like a mouse as you do a dignitarian ! ::) ::) ;D ;D ;D
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this is a simple yet effective mouse pattern , great on bass, big brown trout ,pike wack it too ;DLookin good Trapp!!! :flag:
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salt water size #1 i think tail black or brown chennille or a strip of leather ...body is spun deer hair left long in the back then cliped to form a head ...you can cut foam or leather for ears small doll eyes or use a small paper punch and cut some out of black foam ears and eyes are super glue geled on! for whiskers i used some rubber leg material ..... fun to ty
Perfect flies catch fly fishers...not necessarily fish. That's why I say "Practice makes more flies" ;Dthe ugly ones work for me! :blink: :blink: :blink: not bad for the first smallie on the new 8wt for the rivers.
RG
That looks about as much like a mouse as you do a dignitarian ! ::) ::) ;D ;D ;D
but it catches fish which is more then you do! nerd car driverIt's getting particularly Vicious up in here this morning, "Nerd car driver" ? You guys kill me sometimes !! :rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol:
You guys are alright Trapper, I don't care what you guys say about each other ! :rotflol: :rotflol:
gamma really ain't a bad guy , just that he drives a left over soccer moms car with a baby on board sticker and has a black neck from to much grecian formula.....Jealousy will get you nowhere ! ;D ;D ;D ;D
the ugly ones work for me! :blink: :blink: :blink: not bad for the first smallie on the new 8wt for the rivers.Feels great doesn't it?
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gamma really ain't a bad guy , just that he drives a left over soccer moms car with a baby on board sticker and has a black neck from to much grecian formula.....Hey Trap, would Grecian Formula make me look like I have more hair??? ;D I need the brown formula...not black!! GAMMA, I have a soccer mom soccer ball sticker for that van of yours from Mrs. KP's vehicle!! :w00t: Your right Trap, GAMMA ain't a bad guy!! ;)--KP ;D
KP if in anyway i helped you or kp jr then i'm a happy man ;D kp your a good friend but more then that a GREAT DAD .... no higher complaiment .... RG ya met 2 of the best glad you all had fun..................................life is good
KP if in anyway i helped you or kp jr then i'm a happy man ;D kp your a good friend but more then that a GREAT DAD .... no higher complaiment .... RG ya met 2 of the best glad you all had fun..................................life is goodThanks Trap! We all work hard to be great fisherman, even work harder to be great Dad's. You, RG, SNAGGER and a few others have certainly put a lifelong smile on Josh's face with the knowledge and materials to make him a better flyfisherman and sportsman! It's guys like you that make it easier for me to help bring a youngster up into the sportman's world! Thanks for all your support!! By far... the best bunch of guys that Jr. and I can call FRIENDS!! ;) END OF STORY!! Jr. and I are loading the boat now to go harass some LMBass and rockies on Sandy Pond!! LIFE IS GOOD! :)--KP 8)
Feels great doesn't it?it's strange wondering if it is gonna work at all while you have it in the vise. then you get out there and tie it up and cast it and fish on!! words cannot describe the feeling. it's just great ;D ;D ;D -olc
it's strange wondering if it is gonna work at all while you have it in the vise. then you get out there and tie it up and cast it and fish on!! words cannot describe the feeling. it's just great ;D ;D ;D -olcBest part is, it's always like that ;D
lance no worrys you take your time sir !!!! between you and KP i can never pay you 2 back for all your help .... besides i don't mind the electric motor or canoe or kayak ....i do have to much stuffLet me know what day Trap, I'll meet you there! ;)--KP
lol life is good lance i'll be out this wekk my friend well have coffee ;D
Let me know what day Trap, I'll meet you there! ;)--KP
I'll have to make my coffee extra good for two great champs to honor me with a meeting.You better have them walk through the big overhead doors when they show up because after that lip service, their heads won't fit through your front door ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
naaaa gamma were use to people saying were great fisherman ........ guess you wouldn't understandYou've got the wool pulled over their eyes............................I fully understand ! ::) ;D
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You better have them walk through the big overhead doors when they show up because after that lip service, their heads won't fit through your front door ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;DWhy don't you meet us there, walk thru that door with us....WE'LL MAKE YOU FAMOUS!!!! ;D--KP 8)
So whens the Monster Garage Build-A-Boat / Fishing Equipment Liquidation happening? 8)Gotta check and see what 'Ol GAMMA has to offer this week!! :whistling: :whistling: Wonder if he has any plastics.......... ;D--KP 8)
Why don't you meet us there, walk thru that door with us....WE'LL MAKE YOU FAMOUS!!!! ;D--KP 8)Back in 1980, a guy said that to a big group of people in Guyana and then said...let's celebrate with a big glass of Kool Aide ::) ::) ::)
Back in 1980, a guy said that to a big group of people in Guyana and then said...let's celebrate with a big glass of Kool Aide ::) ::) ::)I did hear that there was a bottle of Fireball hidden amongst those people in Guyana....and they broke it out after the Kool-Aide was all gone!! ;D
No thanks. :whistling:
So whens the Monster Garage Build-A-Boat / Fishing Equipment Liquidation happening? 8)Just waiting until the 4th of July holiday dust settles and the fatigue that the Blues fest parties goes away. :whistling: :whistling:
Gotta check and see what 'Ol GAMMA has to offer this week!! :whistling: :whistling: Wonder if he has any plastics.......... ;D--KP 8)I'ver got plastics........but, they only go to people who don't put bait on them ! ::) ::) ;D ;D
So whens the Monster Garage Build-A-Boat / Fishing Equipment Liquidation happening? 8)
Also known as the Fred G Sanford Junk Sale... And yes the "G" stands for Gamma... :whistling:Come up the day before and help me set everything up ! I'm old and semi blind ;D ;D ;D
Actually I did a quick search and found some info on "Sanford". Heres a few snippets of what I found...
I thought the red highlighted parts are applicable also. ;D
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Fred G. Sanford (born January 21, 1908)[citation needed] was the name of a fictional character portrayed by actor/comedian Redd Foxx on the 1972-1977 NBC sitcom Sanford and Son.[1]
Foxx, whose real name was John Elroy Sanford, modeled the character after his real-life brother, whose name was also Fred Sanford. The character Fred is an elderly, widowed, sarcastic, and cantankerous junk dealer. He is the proprietor of "Sanford and Son" a junk and antique dealership which he ran out of his home, along with his son Lamont
When asked over the phone for his name, he frequently responds, "Fred Sanford. S-A-N-F-O-R-D period," or, "Fred G. Sanford. The 'G' is for...", with "G" standing for a word applicable to the situation. Some instances have included "gonna cry", "genius", "gee", "grandpa", and "gompergoo". It is never revealed what the "G" actually stands for in his name. Another trademark involves Fred becoming riled by somebody, assuming a fight stance, and wildly swinging his fists in multiple directions; often he would pose the question, "How would you like one across yo' lip?" or, with fist raised, "How would you like one of these where you sneeze?". He also frequently attempts to avoid any kind of labor, especially when asked by Lamont, by referring to his arthritis (which he pronounced "arthur-itis") while holding up a deliberately gnarled fist. Another recurring joke is his poor vision; whenever he gets ready to make a phone call, he opens a drawer under the phone and pulls out several pairs of glasses (to help him see the phone dial) and tries each one on. The pair he picks usually doesn't improve his vision, anyway. He also often kept valuables or stashes of cash in a secret drawer in that same chest of drawers. The secret drawer would open after a series of knocks on the dresser and sometimes accompanied by foot stamps on the floor.
Fred G. Sanford was born in St. Louis, Missouri on January 21, 1908. In 1946, he, his wife Elizabeth Winfield[3] and their oldest son Lamont (Demond Wilson) moved to the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles. Fred was left with the responsibility of rearing Lamont alone after his wife suddenly died. Lamont dropped out of high school, subsequently joining his father in the junk business.
Fred is portrayedirritable and wanting everything done his way. He is known for grouchy disposition, his bad cooking, and his innumerable delusions of grandeur. as being He is bow-legged and walks with an affected stagger, presumably brought on by arthritis. Fred never gives much credit to his son Lamont, believing him to be gullible and unintelligent. He most often refers to Lamont as a "big dummy". Unhappy about his calling as a junk man, Lamont accepts his plight more for the love of his father than the junk business itself. Fred often involves himself in various get-rich-quick schemes, and as such, Lamont has to keep constant watch over his father. When Lamont would express an interest in having a life for himself, Fred would try to convince him of the importance of running the family business (which he referred to as "the empire") after he is gone. Fred often feigned illness in attempt to guilt his son into staying home and taking care of him whenever Lamont had plans to go out. Similarly, Fred often ruined Lamont's efforts to have a quiet romantic night at home with a lady companion (at one point, Fred repeatedly interrupted Lamont's amorous efforts so often that the young lady ended up sneaking away while Fred and Lamont argued loudly in the kitchen).
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I may have to make a trip north for this Big Sale...
Come up the day before and help me set everything up ! I'm old and semi blind ;D ;D ;D:rotflol: :rotflol: :bowdown: :bowdown: :thumbup_smilie: :thumbup_smilie: :w00t: :w00t:--KP 8)
You'll pay for that one pal ! :evil: :evil: :angel: :angel: :w00t: :whistling: ;D
OMG DK, that was awesome!! :rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol: Seems as though GAMMA is in the barrel tonight!!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xm7p9u_lmo4&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xm7p9u_lmo4&feature=related)--KP 8)Somebody hurry up and post some pics of flies...HURRY, before RG catches us hijacking! ::)Don't worry about RG ! Just give him a bottle of Ex-Lax and a fresh pair of Depends and he'll be fine in the morning ! :P :P :P :P :P ;D ;D ;D ;D
Gotta check and see what 'Ol GAMMA has to offer this week!! :whistling: :whistling: Wonder if he has any plastics.......... ;D--KP 8)
They only work when tipped with spikes! :whistling: :wacko:You're cut off ! :w00t: :w00t: :w00t: ;D
Guess not :-\
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Guess not :-\
RG
Nice looking water Jay...where is that?
Dang blabbermouth...I am :-\
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What happens when fishing with FM stays with FM! :rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol: :w00t: :w00t:.... your always welcome to go and take your time with that motor
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Good morning Pal! Those foam bodies are the Cortland adhesive backed line indicators that get squeezed onto flyline. Pretty amazing what one can come up with to trick bluegills!!! ;D LOL!--KP 8)
The bug has bitten ;DYES SIR! ;D--KP
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Thanks to you two fly nuts! I made a trip to Walmart for foam sheets! Now.... off to Pulaski for body cut-out tools! ;D Life is good!--KP
Trap,That looks great RG...now...only if the picture was a little clearer to see what was on the bench in the background!!!! Seems to be a few more terrestrials, maybe some........... :whistling: :whistling: ;D--KP
Your cicada looks like my hopper on steroids ;D
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We can do that ;D
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get the beavertail and stp frogAny others??? ;D--KP ::)
Any others??? ;D--KP ::)
Did you learn how to post pictures?? ;D ;D ;D ;D
you need bug bodys ?????? we can hook ya up ;D
if you can't get them or there out kp you can borrow mine of stop and grab a bag of precut bodys beaver ,beetle chernobyl ant stp frog may fly bodys and wings ;D.... feel free to help yerself man ....and don't give me a hard time ... there for JR and he's our lil pal ;DI didn't do it....GAMMA did! ;D Thanks Trap! They have the body cutters up in Pulaski....I'll do a Banzai run there tomorrow!--KP ;)
Slam.... Good one Dom. :laugh:Almost put me in the barrel FM....ALMOST....nice try! ;D--KP 8)
nice cast!!!!!
as summer slides on we have a great selection of new "bugs" to copy and make offerings to the fish Gods ...one that is seldom used and i don't understand as they are everywhere and in great numbers is this little fellow ...the tent caterpiller ....
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made with a mustad 9672 streamer hook in size 10 ..... 3 slices of craft foam and a little sharpie marker work and a pale ginger or any redish brown hackle ......
simply attach foam to hook (dap of super glue helps) segment body and then wrap hackle up segments ,little head cement and yer done life is goooooooooooood
Almost put me in the barrlel FM....ALMOST....nice try! ;D--KP 8)
I've been experimenting again ;DRG, Did you add weight to those flies bud?? Michigan wiggler somebody said.....Hmmmm....wonder if they would work through the ice ?? :whistling: mmmmmm perch! ;D--KP 8)
A mind is a terrible thing................. :-\
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A little variation of a Bugger. We'll see this evening ;D
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Yeah, they have some lead. I'm thinking mono eyes next :w00t:As long as you used your hackle gauge when tying those flies! ;D Trapper, That is used to check your air pressure in your tires....if your wondering!! ;D--KP
I stopped at gander today to refresh my streamer hackles.......Hmmmmmm...that would sound rather strange to a non fly addict :-\
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Yeah, they have some lead. I'm thinking mono eyes next :w00t:
I stopped at gander today to refresh my streamer hackles.......Hmmmmmm...that would sound rather strange to a non fly addict :-\
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Yeah, they have some lead. I'm thinking mono eyes next :w00t:Have the Hackle prices leveled off or are they still climbing ?? Just curious, one of the Salons in town has"Don't be a Square, Let us put a Feather in your Hair" on their roadside sign ! :sick: :cursing:
I stopped at gander today to refresh my streamer hackles.......Hmmmmmm...that would sound rather strange to a non fly addict :-\
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All seasons Sports in Pulaski has a great selection/variety of all flytying materials for all of us flynuts!!!! That is Jr's second home now!! ;) Hey Trap....I was kidding about the hackle/air gauge bro!! :w00t:--KP 8)
rg what gander do you go too the one in cicero has a bad flyfishing section! ...Yes the gander there barely has anything!!
i did some buggers up with eyes , not sure if it helps catch fish but it sure makes me feel good :laugh:
Gander in Henrietta has a reasonable selection of materials thanks to Pete when he worked there. Hackle prices are staying up there for the real premium stuff. There's alternatives if you don't tie too many dries.
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one last cast now RG is tying quilty but you can google a pattern and lots of time theres a u tube video on how to ty it ..... of course me and RG never have to cheat like that :rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol:i'm not gonna lie i have used this method ::) it's funny to see how many people wanna be youtube flymasters ???
does trapper live in fulton?
Sorry I missed you in Fulton today. Ate my lunch at the lake on the way home. Nice breeze blowing right in the truck window. I'll catch up with you yet.
RG
You're funny Trap.I have so many fly tying sites in my favorites I can barely find the sites where I'm supposed to pay my bills :-\
Sorry I missed you in Fulton today. Ate my lunch at the lake on the way home. Nice breeze blowing right in the truck window. I'll catch up with you yet.
RG
does trapper live in fulton?
i sure do well volneymy inlaws live oustside of fulton,on the oswego river.
You're funny Trap.I have so many fly tying sites in my favorites I can barely find the sites where I'm supposed to pay my bills :-\crap you were 6 minutes from trapper and less then 10 from me but i was at work still :P ;D
Sorry I missed you in Fulton today. Ate my lunch at the lake on the way home. Nice breeze blowing right in the truck window. I'll catch up with you yet.
RG
I was up visiting KP and KPjr the week of the 4th. Haven't been back since. I'd like to hit it again before the madness starts.RG, I'm quite certain we can make that happen!!! ;) Let me know!--KP :)
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hard to believe but the maddness will start the end of this month ..... HT are we ready?????? i do believe i do believe i do believe ....sorry i don't believe they hit beads but we can drift em for some legal hook ups ;Doh i wont be throwing beads for those mud sharks ealy season but i do have some bright chunks of rubber worms left. the really liked them last year ;D ;D
Gotta try and back off the caffeine a bit there bud ;D
RG
Here goes JR! RG's Crayfish.Those lookactually pretty simple!!! Looks like i gotta get some"ingredients"!!!--Kp Jr.PS. Thanks RG!!!
Wrap a hook with lead and wrap it down.
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Clip and stack a clump of deer hair. Tie it in at the bend of the hook
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Wrap the thread forward under the hair, then tie down the hair at the front of the hook
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Wrap back and tie down the hair
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Split the clump with your bodkin and separate
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Put a drop of Zap A Gap at the base of the clump while holding it at about 90 degrees to the body. If you glue your fingers to the hair....I'll laugh ;D
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Cut a piece of Thin Skin, clip the ends as shown and tie it in at the head gloss side up
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Burn a set of mono eyes. I use 50 lb mono and an alcohol lamp, color them black with a sharpie and tie them in at the head
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Dub a head over and around the eyes and stop the thread in the middle of the dubbing
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Fold the thin skin back and tie it down with a couple of wraps
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Continue dubbing and tying down the Thin Skin
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Clip the tail in a V shape and brush out the dubbing to create some legs
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Now...GO CATCH SOME BASS ;D
RG
Like always...just let me know if you have any trouble with the steps. You and your dad have fun ;DWe sure will!!! Could you substitute in regular dumbell eyes for the eyes on it or stay with the mono??
RG
Yeah,That would probably be the better way to tie them with the dumbell eyes on with the hook up!! Just tie everything the same way then flip it over and put they eyes on right??
The bigger ones I gave you had dumb bell eyes. If you do that, you can skip wrapping the hook with lead. You can also turn the hook over and tie it upside down to help resisting snags on the bottom.
rG
Yup.Ahhhh okay!!! Now i get it!!! Ive been trying my luck at eggsucking leeches and wooly buggers!!! The buggers are getting better everyday!!
If you tie it normally. the dumb bell eyes will invert it in the water because the weight will be on the bottom.
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I don't doubt it for a minute ;DI will!!!-- Jr.
Enjoy,
RG
stopped to my lil spot after work for a few hours, the lmb's loved these #8s ;D
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stopped to my lil spot after work for a few hours, the lmb's loved these #8s ;DNICE!
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Hey Trap, I'm working on that cicada pattern. It's getting there ;D
RG
It's my pleasure!We'll be looking forward to it as well! ;) Have fun fishing today. Jr. and I are going to try to get out later, if it doesn't rain. But, we need rain!! Good day to all!--KP :)
I'll be looking forward to coming up for another visit. This time a tying session is at the top of the list. Good thing you're a builder....you're gonna need an addition for the fly fishing stuff ;D
RG
if i can keep a youth from using beads on a center pin i have made a stronger america!!!!!We have a center pin rod/reel in our arsenol Trap...... :whistling: And a healthy supply of SNAGGER'S magic beads!! ;D--KP
We have a center pin rod/reel in our arsenol Trap...... :whistling: And a healthy supply of SNAGGER'S magic beads!! ;D--KP
15 maybe 20 years ago a friend was cleaning his barn and found a box of old flyfishing materials , most the months got to but there was a couple books i still have , the wet fly was so big in those days although almost forgoten now , i think i'm going to have to play :D
mama says center pins are of da devil!!!!! thats what mama saysOh your just saying that!!! ::)
I have a few my Daughter brought me from Scotland. They're some piece of work for sure.,
RG
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Well.... considering the few years we have conversed back and forth on these forums, I do not recall any comments made in the past that informed me you are a father?
RG! Without my offspring....FM just would not be the person that I am. What I live for , is them....allthough, they probably don't see it.
I get my butt busted alot, even from numerous friends that I've met on these fishing forums.........regarding the hours I spend at the shop. Many people make the comment..."Must be nice having a job like yours" ;)
The reality of my professional situation....is the fact that I made goals at a young age in life and worked very hard to reach them. Humbly, I must admit, that through hard work, many of them goals have been met. Nothing was ever handed to me. When FM is not at the shop,...he is hanging with his kids...bottom line.
Now, to stop my regressing, I'm extactic to hear that you've probably been through many of the same teenage -female/daughter issues that life is now presenting me.
God bless..
back to the bench it's raining ;DWuss!
I just re-read my post from last eve. Wow, do I get sincere at times. ;)I wish I had a tape recorder at the shop today ! :whistling: :whistling: ;D ;D
Wuss!
I just came back from a morning in the stream in the rain. It was beautiful. Rising water, hungry bass and fallfish. Glad I decided to wear a second layer and take my rain jacket. I wasn't exactly dry...but I was warm. "Fly Of The Year" did it all ;D
RG
I wish I had a tape recorder at the shop today ! :whistling: :whistling: ;D ;D
Geez....I must have a dozen or so of them in my paint booth!!! ???Not unless I forgot one ! ;D ;D
Here abouts it's been DACE DACE DACE (and wooly buggers....oh yeah...and crayfish) ;DMy crayfish look pretty good RG!!!!
RG
I have no doubt!Not really, I've had basketball camp for the last couple of days and mainly been fishin with the 5/6 wieght mainly. ;D Ill get it out soon!!
Let's see some pics bud. Are you practicing with the big rod for the Cape?
RG
Not really, I've had basketball camp for the last couple of days and mainly been fishin with the 5/6 wieght mainly. ;D Ill get it out soon!!Work on that double haul bud! You'll need it for distance.
I'm sure if he doesn't, it won't be for lack of trying ;DThat's a given!! ;) Lil' Diehard! I'm positive that if Josh get's on that stream with his 8wt.......That bass will lose! ;D
I've got faith in him. Y'all have a great time.
I'll be back at a particular hole...in a stream.....somewhere near me, that is holding one huge smallmouth. I lost 2, 8" smallies to it last trip. Had it on for a minute, but the 3wt just couldn't control it.
RG
I love getting those pics...have fun.I have some pictures to send you too ! :whistling: :whistling: :whistling: ;D
RG
tied up some sand eels and bunker patterens wheres jr?On vacataion! Just got back today!! We are all settled back in.
Work on that double haul bud! You'll need it for distance.Looks like it was way too windy for the fly rod!!! Noodle rods were a little weak for # ounce weights so we got some ocean rods and some sand eels! Lotsa seals and birds crashin but no takers on vaca. Did see some whales tho!!
Here's what I consider to be the best instructional video on the double haul. Joan Wulff is poetry in motion with a fly rod. Pay attention to her foot positioning and body movements. Fly casting is an athletic motion. It uses the whole body for performance.
RG
Yeah...it was goooood! ;D
1/2 game back now :thumbup_smilie:
I'll put up some pics of the "Boo" in a couple of days.
RG
Uhhh you were a mod, mentioning sports is not allowed on the open board :nono: :police: :nono::blink: SLAP :blink: Bcons.....Uuuuuuuuuh......you need a timeout with Trapper and GAMMA????? :police:--KP
Besides Jr. has more sense than Sr. & apparently you, 1/2 a game? :rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol:
:blink: SLAP :blink: Bcons.....Uuuuuuuuuh......you need a timeout with Trapper and GAMMA????? :police:--KP
uhhhh no I've tried to behave, & I've kept my wize az posts to a minimum. :angel: :angel: :angel:;) Good boy! Keep up the good samaritan attitude and I'll take you out for ice cream!!!! :w00t:--KP
I love it when people tell me that I "was" a mod as if it's some sort of point or makes a difference. :rotflol:Only because you still have the power!! ;) 8)
I guess they just don't know me.
Guess I really am getting old...still don't feel old ???
I hope to be wrapping this weekend.
RG
;) Good boy! Keep up the good samaritan attitude and I'll take you out for ice cream!!!! :w00t:--KP
Only because you still have the power!! ;) 8)AINT SKEERED!! ;D--KP ;D
Feel old? Didn't I catch you with the link to "pregnancy mentor"? I don't care if it was "stinging nettles" or not, as you said "you're not that retired" :-* :P :-*
I think we all feel old from time to time. Although some of us old people don't sit in a bucket 100' up, that would be too much for a lot of us. ::) ::)
I've been working on a "universal Nymph" pattern. It's almost there. I'm gonna have to get on the ice flies soon :w00t:
You want an adopted grandfather Tom? I'm available :-\
Nice trip.
RG
Just got back from a float trip on the Gunnison river in CO. and Jeep trip up to 12,950 feet or so in the San Juan mountain region. These guys were slurping grasshoppers as they fell in the river...or the occasional grasshopper fly-
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I've done very little fly fishing but was really getting the hang of it by trips end- good fun!
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I'm on break ;D
Sausage Tortellini soup...sharp cheese, triscuits and...............
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Later ;D
RG
i never seen tortellini soup packaged like that ;DAfter drinking enough of those....I could imagine that bottle as a nice steak and waldo dinner!! ;D
I needed a nap after the "soup" :Psweet lil fly there RG.
The "Bluegill Assassin"
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I have confidence :w00t:
RG
tying your own flies adds a new side to fishing , nothing better then a good take on your own fly! it becomes a extension of your fishing ,you seem the type that will truely enjoy it ... good luck and if you need any help with anything let us know ;D
when i was at the stream this morning i turned some rocks just looking i think i'm addicted lolIn your travels of all the streams you've fished in NY... ever stop and look at the cobwebs in the tree branches Trap?? Man..alot of good trout bugs in those webs!! Jr. and I learn something everytime we venture out there!! ;)
as i noted KP is the head trouble maker ! and i'm here just fishing alot buddy , rg hope ya feel better soon , was worried about you;D
I kinda resemble Walter Brennan when I take my first steps in the morning. It's getting better.
I don't want to give up my fitness routine when the ice is around the corner. Need to be in shape to make the long hauls ;D Thanks for the good Karma guys.
RG
karma my _____ heres the keys to the four wheeler we'll get out there one way or the other ;D
Tied up a couple simple streamers. Marabou tail with orange & black barred saddle hackle in front w/ a cone. I also added about 12 wraps of .020" lead underneath to help get them down.
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I remember those pics from the shanty , I wonder if snowshoes would stay on top of that gunk ?
If you don't mind me asking, what are those tied on? I recognise the cone head, but what is it and the marabou tied to? A piece of tubing or a spring?
Thanks! Looks like a pretty cool system.
Been playing with my camera and nursing a bad foot. I developed Plantar Faciitis in my right foot back when I was a rabid tennis player. From time to time it flares up. Wading around the rocks and such aggravates it. So does work, it seems :-\ But then, work aggravates everything.
I hadn't run in over a week, but managed a short jaunt the past couple of mornings.Man I missed it.
It'll turn around in a couple of weeks. It always does.Till then...my feets will feel old :-\
I've been refurbishing one of my South Bend Fly reels. I'm happy with the way the main frame came out, but I'm gonna strip and redo the spool. I can't help it....it needs to be right.
RG
As I think you all know I am fairly new to tying. I started in march of this year. I have recently started tying tube flies for steelhead. I am trying to decide where to draw the line. I got the proflytyer tube kit for my bday and bought about $80 worth of materials to die up a few different patterns but only in a couple colors. Now I have been looking at a bunch more patterns I want to tie and multipule colors. Most of the materials needed, I do not have. For example arctic fox, finn raccon, more marabou & lady amherst to name a few. Well I went online to start my order. Some of the things I will get locally but this was mostly to get an idea of what it was going to cost. Well now my shopping cart is up to $407 :o This would be enough material to prolly tie a life time of tube flies for me and still be able to hand a few out. So at what point to you call this a hobbie or an obsession? If I do something I like to do it 110% so I want each pattern I tie in a few colors is why it gets so d**n expensive. To justify it I am telling my self that I will also use a lot of these materials for pike flies and it will be enough for a long long time!
I'm sure I could get away with out but tying has very quickly became an obsession lol.
I tied a few (200) estaz buggers and beadhead egg flies this weekend. Getting prepared to fish with Trapper again. This time I will provide the flies.
Trapper, did you finish up that duck sausage?
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glue eggs ;DAre the devil!--KP Good evening Trap!! where's RG??
I tied a few (200) estaz buggers and beadhead egg flies this weekend. Getting prepared to fish with Trapper again. This time I will provide the flies.
Trapper, did you finish up that duck sausage?
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BB4 for sure going to be a week or two i got to chase a deer first .....It's gonna be a beautiful weekend. I want everyone to go out there and chase some deer so I can perch fish in peace. ;D
It's gonna be a beautiful weekend. I want everyone to go out there and chase some deer so I can perch fish in peace. ;Dsorry rg but I don't hunt and just got laid off its perchin time ;)
RG
got a question for you fly fishermen (not ment to sound bad i have great respect for flyfishermen) Do salmon do as much damage to a fly real as a spinning real?
Actually, they gifted me some tails last year. Methinks Larry is quite a busy man this time of year and JR is, I'm sure , busy with school and sports.
PM your address again Trap. Did I send you any parrot feathers? And, I still have a battery for you.
RG
Actually, they gifted me some tails last year. Methinks Larry is quite a busy man this time of year and JR is, I'm sure , busy with school and sports.Trap, RG hit the nail on the head with his post....KP is buried in work and Jr. has his mind on school and sports! Looks like a trip to the river this weekend is in order! As soon as KP winds down a bit, Jr. And I will be back at the bench! RG, I'm thinking steelhead with those parrot feathers! ;) Take care my friends!--KP 8)
PM your address again Trap. Did I send you any parrot feathers? And, I still have a battery for you.
RG
Trap, RG hit the nail on the head with his post....KP is buried in work and Jr. has his mind on school and sports! Looks like a trip to the river this weekend is in order! As soon as KP winds down a bit, Jr. And I will be back at the bench! RG, I'm thinking steelhead with those parrot feathers! ;) Take care my friends!--KP 8)
i'm thinking .....heavy clousers for fall walleyes ????
Hang in there Larry. You're not the only one feeling the "fall rush" to get jobs done. I'm buried. But as I drive around the world, I can't help but notice that things could be worse!I'm hanging RG...Thanks! Gonna be hectic until the 1st of the year, Seems as though the company we are working for, decided to wait until now to do two stores back to back. Which we were supposed to start this past June! :cookoo: Oh well....things could be worse!! ;D
RG
Used to intentionally catch eyes on Oneida w the flyrod back in the day. Most of the time it was when I knew there were solid numbers of fish around or you could see non biters. The non biters were caught by letting a non weighted clouser type fly slowly sink in front of them. Tank and I did well one spring night doing this. We took turns holding the light on the fish while the other casted. ;DGreat info Dark Cloud...thanks for sharing! ;) Now...all I need to get KP Jr. is some clouser flies!!! :whistling:--KP
If your fishing for em at night on O, there is no need for weighted flies...
clousers are a simple and fun patteren to tie KP you can google a u tube on it or next week i can stop out and show you! .... i was hoping tonight but it was a brown >:( still fun and fall is in the air .....I think a flytying day is in order for Jr, RG and yourself!! ;)-- ;)KP
I think a flytying day is in order for Jr, RG and yourself!! ;)-- ;)KP
Dc, that ring looks nice man.
His name was Spencer. He used big white streamers. He caught more walleyes from Caughdenoy than anyone and never took more than his limit. He'd catch fish right in front of you and make you look like a fool.
I remember back when I was younger man I used to fish Caughdnoy dam alot for catfish and below the marina's release this old fart with a fly rod used to get eyes on whooly buggers and micky fins . There was current there and he used to strip em across . Never set the world on fire as I recall but he did enjoy himself ! Good luck Trapp ;D
Takes a little getting used too. I remember when I got married five yearsvago, for the first couple months I was always playing with it (the wedding ring I mean) but know it's like it ain't even there.
His name was Spencer. He used big white streamers. He caught more walleyes from Caughdenoy than anyone and never took more than his limit. He'd catch fish right in front of you and make you look like a fool.i remember that guy. it was frustrating to watch him catch eyes every cast sometimes. that was a long time ago ??? ??? ??? ???
i remember that guy. it was frustrating to watch him catch eyes every cast sometimes. that was a long time ago ??? ??? ??? ???Yeah. He was in his 70's 20 years ago. Tough old dude who would humble the heck out of you and then give you his fish !
Insomnia Rg. I think it's a genetic trait handed down from my native american forefathers (cherokee).You smokum peace pipe ? ;D
You smokum peace pipe ? ;DNegative....last I remember, the peace pipe knocks people out, doesn't it? :o
Negative....last I remember, the peace pipe knocks people out, doesn't it? :oThat or a frying pan :D
That or a frying pan :D:afro: :afro: :flag: :whistling: :wacko: :w00t:
:afro: :afro: :flag: :whistling: :wacko: :w00t:You drinkum Firewater ? :D :D :D :D
You drinkum Firewater ? :D :D :D :D
I quit drinking.......last night. ::) The wife told me our insurance policy won't cover me anymore if I continue to act like a 20 something. I think they've been following me around. ???Good move. I'm addicted to diet Dr. Pepper :-X
Jay, you have a lot of imagination my friend.
RG
Hey guys, I'm new to the whole fly fishing deal and just started with it this past year. I definitely have a lot to learn with everything but really like it. Really want to learn how to tie at least some basic flies this winter...you know, pass the time and have something to look forward to come spring. Anybody got advice on what's the best way to learn? I live in the Syracuse area....
Perch flies in the vise now ;DThe recipe for that fly please...... :whistling:
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The recipe for that fly please...... :whistling:2 parts ...parts...1 part love ;D
Here you go KP!Thanks bud!! I need to make a trip to the supply store with Jr. .............AGAIN!! ;D--KP 8)
Stuff you need;
#4>10 aberdeen hooks
70 Denier thread. I use hot pink or chartreuse
Mylar piping, You can get a lifetime supply of red black, pearl, silver and gold for about $10 at a craft store.
Red dyed duck feather...also a craft store item
Gold or silver crimp beads. I get these at Joann Fabrics, They're inexpensive and come in gold plate, silver plate and pewter.
Super glue
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Cut a chunk of mylar and remove the cotton cord from the center
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cut the mylar into about 1" pieces
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Slide the mylar on to the hook, pull it back and start your thread stopping about 1/4" back from the eye to leave room for the bead
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Crimp a bead on at the eye over the thread
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A little needle nose comes in handy.
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Tie down the mylar behind the bead
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Select a piece of duck feather
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Tie the duck feather in behind the bead, whip finish and apply a drop of super glue to the thread
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You can pick out the mylar strands if you like. It's gonna end up this way anyhow.
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Tip it with a minnow or waxie and catch some perch ;D
RG
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i think a few imitations of this little fellow are in order ;D .....
I'd bet foam would work great on those Trap!! ;)--KP 8)
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i think a few imitations of this little fellow are in order ;D .....
Nice tie Trapper,cell phone ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) tell me about it ::) ::) ::)
I swear I'm gonna send you a new digital camera. What are you taking pics with...a Brownie? I'm old...I need better pictures!
RG
i got one and i have to get a new chord lol ....$10.00................do you need a loan ::) ::) ::)
$10.00................do you need a loan ::) ::) ::)
i'm thinking these things would make a awesome perch fly!
Only one way to find out ;D Put a tungsten bead on it and drop it down the hole......when the ice gets here.
RG
Easy there Killer, that wont work... ::) ::) :blink:Yeah,,,you're right....that won't work :whistling:
and you amaze me when a friend needs help ;D God bless broX2
today i have moved the feathers and fur over and working on something totally different ..... i got the idea from watching clips on u tube and i'm having fun ... i wanted to share this and if anyone wants a templete your more then welcome ... this is a grandpa and grand daughter joint project! were going to make a couple for jigging and 5 for tip downs !I gotta kick outta that duck handle trap!! Kinda looks like the one in GRUMPY OL' MEN!! ;)--KP
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no RG i'm not going to use bambo blanks like the orginal but fiberglass ones from net craft ...i know it should be in ice shanty but were going to tie a green hornet fly too!
today i have moved the feathers and fur over and working on something totally different ..... i got the idea from watching clips on u tube and i'm having fun ... i wanted to share this and if anyone wants a templete your more then welcome ... this is a grandpa and grand daughter joint project! were going to make a couple for jigging and 5 for tip downs !I think i remeber Gustefson saying"The green hornet has caught more fish than you have ever lied about!"
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no RG i'm not going to use bambo blanks like the orginal but fiberglass ones from net craft ...i know it should be in ice shanty but were going to tie a green hornet fly too!
Trap I think we walked right by each other in the west side parking lot. I was the goof carrying a book bag two rods a net and two pairs of cleats.
How'd ya make out today?
I think i remeber Gustefson saying"The green hornet has caught more fish than you have ever lied about!"
RD...You got KP Sr. and KP Jr. mixed up again!! ;D Thanks for the fly tying goods!! Already at the bench today using some of those goose feathers!! ;) I have a nice perch christmas theme fly that RG posted how to tie a few days ago. I'll post the perch fly tomorrow!! Happy Thanksgiving to all!! ;)--KP 8)
Yes he did..... Thanks for lunch today.... Tomorrow its on me... Got A big bag of feathers and stuff for fly tying.... Text ya in the morning...... ;D ;D ;D
fishhooker very impressive! great job :thumbup_smilie:
bigred we should hook up sometime ! migght be a couple weeks i have Tendinitis right now so as i learned today my flycasting may be affected a bit lol but i should be back to nnormal soon
Hey here's a question for you fly guys: If you're swinging flies across a channel, do you prefer the egg patterns or streamer-type flies?Egg sucking leeches and wooly buggers or scud when their eatin those
I'm new to fly fishing and have really been getting into it - looking forward to learning to tie my own sometime soon, probably over the winter.
This was my first full season fishing flies for steelhead on the Salmon River, and I spent most of it swinging egg patterns because that seems to be the convention. But I question how effective it is to fish egg patterns without a natural drift downstream (i.e. swinging them)...never had any luck doing this, and it seems like lots of guys kill the steelhead using centerpin or bottom-bouncing rigs that allow a more natural drift. Which of course you can't really do with a skagit/spey setup with poly leader.... So this past weekend I fished only streamers because I thought these flies provide a better presentation given the technique...things like egg sucking leaches, big buggers, sculpins, other funky streamers.
At one point after swinging all sorts of egg patterns and mixing in a couple nymphs, I tied on a chartreuse body/orange head egg sucking leach and a steelie nailed it just a couple seconds after it hit the water. Same water I had made maybe 20 previous casts to...no doubt that the fly had something to do with it. First steelhead for me, so it was pretty rewarding given all the time and learning I've put in on the river!
I guess my question is: I want to begin tying my own and will be doing this soon - would it be better to learn to tie streamer/spey flies if I will be fishing a skagit or spey setup? I definitely want to focus my ties and fishing on what's most effective...any advice from the guys out there???
:nono: :nono:Must suck living in a perfect world all the time....give the kid a break!! Where has RG been hiding?? :whistling: probably in his bucket truck!! ;D--KP
I'm around ;DNortheast side of Seneca Lake in front of Reeders Creek has been good lately when the wind is fishable. :whistling: :whistling:
Sure wish I could find a perch somewhere :whistling:
RG
I'm around ;DLOOK IN YOUR SINK ;D ;D
Sure wish I could find a perch somewhere :whistling:
RG
Must suck living in a perfect world all the time....give the kid a break!! Where has RG been hiding?? :whistling: probably in his bucket truck!! ;D--KPBy 9 years old, every kid who goes to school should know the difference between their, they're and there and know when and where to use each. Keep giving kids breaks and they'll end up on Wall St protesting while still trying to figure out why all of their "Participation" trophies, "atta boy" awards and all the years of ego boosting praise from moms and dads means NOTHING !::)
By 9 years old, every kid who goes to school should know the difference between their, they're and there and know when and where to use each. Keep giving kids breaks and they'll end up on Wall St protesting while still trying to figure out why all of their "Participation" trophies, "atta boy" awards and all the years of ego boosting praise from moms and dads means NOTHING !::)Sounds like you needed a few more "ATTA BOYS" and hugs when you were a kid!! Kindly leave my son out of your NUANCES!! I care greatly about who disrespects my children! Go find another site to give your spelling education to! I speak not only for myself! ;) I wonder how many times you would spell things incorrectly, if SPELL CHECK wasn't available!! My son is older than 9 years old....and seems to have alot more class than you would ever think of having!! END OF STORY!!--KP ;)
Nip it in the bud !
By 9 years old, every kid who goes to school should know the difference between their, they're and there and know when and where to use each. Keep giving kids breaks and they'll end up on Wall St protesting while still trying to figure out why all of their "Participation" trophies, "atta boy" awards and all the years of ego boosting praise from moms and dads means NOTHING !::)let me get this right. you are busting on this Kid because he spelled their wrong in a post ??? Boy you must be one Hell of a teacher in your school with the kids you supposedly teach. lay off and go find something useful to do on another site someplace. we do not need people like you on here starting crap. you want to see miss spelled words watch what me and FM post later at night. get real dude >:(
Nip it in the bud !
Let me tell you something about KP JR. This is one of the nicest, smartest youngsters I've had the pleasure to meet in my life. He's intelligent, articulate, affable and a d**n good fly fisher. An Honor student as well If I'm not mistaken. He's the product of a fine family environment with good parents who love and support him.Why thank you RG, Thanks alot for the compliments and yes by the way i am a Honor Student! "If you aint got nothin good to say dont say anything at all!!"
Don't be taking shots at people you know nothing about. You'd be embarrassed if you actually spent some time with them.
RG
"If you aint got nothin good to say dont say anything at all!!"Ice fishing stuff: kinda! ;D More into the river right now!
best statement of the day KPJR 8) 8) you got your ice fishing stuff ready yet ::)
let me get this right. you are busting on this Kid because he spelled their wrong in a post ??? Boy you must be one Hell of a teacher in your school with the kids you supposedly teach. lay off and go find something useful to do on another site someplace. we do not need people like you on here starting crap. you want to see miss spelled words watch what me and FM post later at night. get real dude >:(
By 9 years old, every kid who goes to school should know the difference between their, they're and there and know when and where to use each. Keep giving kids breaks and they'll end up on Wall St protesting while still trying to figure out why all of their "Participation" trophies, "atta boy" awards and all the years of ego boosting praise from moms and dads means NOTHING !::)
Nip it in the bud !
Any time Josh. I'm looking forward to ice fishing with you all during Christmas vacation.....Hope we have some ice :-\Ill teach you steelhead fishing anytime Bob! And im looking forward to ice fishing with you too! Now if Old Man Winter would already show up and give us snnow and ice..!
If not, you can teach me how to catch those steelhead.
RG
You wearing electric socks Trap ???
3 more weeks Josh ;D
RG
JR if you say old man RG and i get confussed which of us your talking too ... now if a women said hot old man ....we would all know she was talking to me :rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol::w00t: :w00t: Crazy 'Ol Buzzard!!--KP ;D
love doin flies & jigs on the vise, the jigs I tied this spring and summer where bangin!! A few I down scaled and use for chromers and brownsyou make some amazing jigs dude. the ones you made me i used all over the soft water season and caught countless numbers of fish. i dont need gander mountain now do i ;D
Well,Mhmm for flies i have made a couple custom flies... The egg sucking"Mickey Finn", some estez eggs that look like there melting, plain estez eggs and a couple streamer patterns I have been working on!Oh yes I've been a busy man
The weather sucks for perch fishing. The wind just won't give me a break.
I guess it's time to get back to the bench, put up my summer fly gear, set up the ice reels and stuff, work up the renovations to the Commando, etc...etc...etc.
Looks as though KP jr will have to give me some Steelhead lessons over Christmas vacation ;D What should I work up for flies JR.?
RG
or 2 old farts ;DYes I will share after all you guys share alot with me so its time I returned the favor!Looks like I gotta get tying!
forgive the pictures there off my cell phone but they'll give you a idea ....Dont worry I tfinished your goodies up last night!Now to work on Bob's!
first is my glitter caddis nymph
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the colors are totally up to you on these ... body is flat diamond braid in this case chartreuse ...the wing is a small pinch of slf prism dubbing ...pearl ....the head again is slf prism dubbing this time peacock! i tied this fly in a wide range of colors and it's been working very well
next fly is a estaz glu bug hybrid and i good all round steelie patteren
again colors are up to you
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i started with a half size inch of glo bug yarn and ty and clip in basic egg shape then ahead of that a few whips of estaz in this fly i used a orange yarn and pearl estaz
very basic and easy patterens to tie ...have fun ;D
prince nymphs,orange and charttruse head black stone flies ,and copying a few of KP jr's "specialty flies" ;D;)
prince nymphs,orange and charttruse head black stone flies ,and copying a few of KP jr's "specialty flies" ;DDid KP take my flies fishing??!!! ;D Just kiddin dad!
Did KP take my flies fishing??!!! ;D Just kiddin dad!No Buddy! You left some in the flyfishing gear....I HAD to show Trapper!! ;) Probably should've tied one of those KP Jr. specials on yesterday Trap!! ;) LIFE IS GOOD!!--KP 8)
Not fair!Now, now RG!! I'm quite certain there are enough to go around!! You, too....are very deserving of them!! ;) I'm thinking some Prince nymphs, and ...OH, yes...perch flies for the ice!!! Back to the bench after Josh's soccer games today!! His team won last night 3-0...Josh had a free kick goal and one assist!! Wish him luck!!--KP Life is good! ;)
Scarfing up the kid's hard tied flies.... :-\
On the other hand, I'm guessing you're probably welcome to them.
RG
Way to go Josh.....Kick it where it hurts them! ;DI sure did! My coach asked me and 4 other players on my team to move up to 16under! So now I am in a whole different style of playing! I learned quite abit in those two games last saturday!( Along with running my butt off!)
Still hope to get uo your way next week...weather permitting.
RG
well i'll always wear my buffalo hat and yankess shirt but i'll get a KP jr jacket ;D;)
Great job! Taking it up a notch eh? Don't let them intimidate you. Get in there and do your best. I know that you will ;DIll have to have dad take some pics and send them ;)
I bought some steelhead fly materials today. How about giving up some pics of your "specials? I could use some suggestions.
RG
You're in trouble now Duke. Better start planning the addition to your house ;DKP shops at Joann fabrics RG... (kp clears throat...) for flytying materials!! ;D In fact, when the new store opened in Clay, a short while ago, I was the first flyfisherman to walk thru the doors! It's all good buddy!!--KP 8)
There's a neat little jaw extension that's sold for the Danvise that gives you more room to work around the jaws. I think I paid $18 for one on ebay. As you progress, you may want to add it to the vise. I found it more comfortable when working on smaller and larger files.
A word about scissors. Buy good scissors!. LLBean sells a nice set of Dr Slick scissors for around $30 that are sweet. For most of what I do I use a $4 pair that I found at Joann Fabrics. I think they were in the scrapbooking department. They're small, have a very fine point, large loops and the darned things are very sharp. You won't feel as bad about cutting wire with them either.
Before y'all start busting on me, I do electrical work in all of their stores ;)
Next; Don't go crazy buying hooks! Decide what you're going to tie and search them out on ebey. You'll pay 10% of what the tiny packs at the fly shop will cost you.
Thread; Buy the right thread for what you're tying. Pay attention to what the instructions indicate for thread. I have too many spools of thread to count, From 8/0 mono to Kevlar.
Show us some pics and as always, feel free to ask for advice.....we love to talk.
RG
Well, There's no ice.....who's tyin' what!Was tying some streamers! Some kinda Kelly Galoup streamers that I saw in the Fly Fisherman magazines
RG
Well, There's no ice.....who's tyin' what!ICE FLIES!!!! :whistling: ;)--KP 8)
RG
Here's some of mine.
The bottom one is a tandem. Gives it a little wiggle when it walks ;D
RG
They're ok. They work, that's what counts.
No ice this week Mike. High 40's into next week. I scouted out some docks today on my rounds. I have options :whistling:
RG
Mr. Cloud.
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do u bottom bounce those flies.
Black or brown stonefly and mayfly patterns dont work through the ice for perch, gills, or crappies... ::)Neither do Hares Ears or Scuds ::)
I dunno KP, He's playing that "Old Man Card" a bit too soon. Ya need to be 62 to use that KC ;D:whistling:
RG
I was just seeing if someone would feel sorry for me. :D I guess not. >:(I'm sure will meet up some day on the river KC ;)
I may not catch that many steelhead or salmon but I am still out there trying. Just going to have more time to do it.
Have managed to meet some nice guys from the forum. Would like to meet more of you guys.
KP I am in process of retiring from the construction business myself. Started with a local company in 1977 and other than a 1 1/2 year on another job, I have been with them ever since.2011 Silver Dodge Ram kc.... ;)
I understand we may have similar tastes in trucks. Snagger said you have a silver Honda?
Not flies , But I'm warming up the Lee to start pouring Jigs , my hooks should be here tomorrow . I'm a Jig and streamer tier. I'll try and get pics once I get under way.I was out catching sunnies and gills on the docks yesterday. Let me know when it thaws down there ;D
looks like an early boat season. :thumbup_smilie: :thumbup_smilie:
That looks like the Big D
A couple more woven flies.RG, You never cease to amaze me my friend!! Great looking flies!! JR. and I are almost finished with ice fishing and sports for the rest of winter, the flydesk will be a mess before too long!!!--KP 8)
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It's been a busy bench lately ;D
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What have y'all been tying up for the spring?
RG
Won't be long now bud ;DNo it won't!!
RG
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Sexy looking flies there ;DI think I might have some of those mhmmm ;D and some of my own creations! ;D
I tied a bunch of these last year. Between the carp and the smallmouth, I've only got 2 left :-\
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RG
I'm playing around with the foam again ::)
RG
Those ants will not work as a dropper under them hoppers....
Hey Josh,Very nice RG!!! :bowdown: And yes, most likely!
Ya think these will work on your pond?
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I'm playing around with the foam again ::)
RG
MMMMmmmmmmmm March Brown ;DVery nice RG!!! :thumbup_smilie:
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Ever tie some "Hidden Bead" March Browns as on the Left?
Gets them down in faster water.
4/1/2012 is just around the corner.
RG
BARTMAN, There was a massive hendrickson hatch here on Oriskany Creek, i was just curious, do you guys get such prolific hendrickson hatches this early down your way ? Ive seen them early april many times but ussually the bigger hatches happen later in april here...
No, this is first for me. Typically, the masssive hendickson hatches come off in the Catskills from 4/15 to 5/1 but with the low water and that week-long heat wave we had a few weeks back, it's happening very early. One thing I haven't seen yet are the apple caddis which usually pop with the hendricksons.
As a side note, I was down there with my son on 3/23 and we did well on top (about 10 fish) on blue quills. Late March dry fly action - crazy.
I'm headed down there again this coming week :D
Nice work RG, we can never have enough fishing toys - or should I say tools.
M Finn, don't put the streamers away. I've actually changed plans for tomorrow and won't be heading to the Catskills with the wind but I'll be chucking streamers tomorrow a little closer to home. I get some giants this time of year and I'm hoping for a little rain tomorrow.
Bart
Streamers never leave my fly box...... 8)
:thumbup_smilie:
? When i use a strike indicator it seems that i dont get as many takes as when i wouldnt use one. Is it possible that it scairs the fish
I've been playing around with the "Hoppercator". It's a Mikey Wier fly.Very nice Bob!!! ;)--KP 8)
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The Mono loops tied to the hook shank serve to attach the fly/indicator to the leader. Make a loop to loop connection at the front loop and then feed the tag end of the leader through the back loop. It's adjustable and casts in line with the leader.
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These have worked flawlessly so far. Wier uses a tandum fly rig behind with 1 weighted fly as the "anchor" to get the other to the proper depth. I have only used them with a single fly so far.
RG
I've been playing around with the "Hoppercator". It's a Mikey Wier fly.Very nice Bob!!! :bowdown: :thumbup_smilie:
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The Mono loops tied to the hook shank serve to attach the fly/indicator to the leader. Make a loop to loop connection at the front loop and then feed the tag end of the leader through the back loop. It's adjustable and casts in line with the leader.
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These have worked flawlessly so far. Wier uses a tandum fly rig behind with 1 weighted fly as the "anchor" to get the other to the proper depth. I have only used them with a single fly so far.
RG
That gill looks mad as hell :cursing:
RG
wouldn't you be mad if you were the dinner ::)Mrs filet says it looks of Klingon orgin :w00t:I like it!!!!!
That gill looks mad as hell :cursing:Yea, looks a bit like a piranha!!
RG
He was 2/16th short of 2 less than 12. ;D And still swimming... 8)Interesting tape measure ya have there. ;D
You need to tie some of those for the pond Josh. Trail a hare's ear or something behind.Sounds Good Bob! I've been messing around with the centerpin lately and I guess I'll have to start tying! Ive got some good ideas in mind ::) ;D--Josh
When I come up for bass we'll tie some.
RG
RRRrrrrribitttt
I promised a friend some bass flies. I've been playing around with one of Trapper's patterns.
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Attila The Frog ;D
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More fun with foam :blink:
RG
I was completely unaware that trap was doing self portrait flies now....;D Where has that 'Ol Buzzard been hiding anyway?? Think I'll give him a call today to check up on him!!! ;)--KP
lol hey micky i sat at the bunch for the first time in over 2 months and what did i do .... tied up a few STP frogs for rock bass lol .... no worrys guys i'm back at the bench and promise to share some poor photos later .........
84 inch lengths are next ;)
I was thinking about making a camo patterned furl maybe using dark olive and tan. Leaders gone wild :w00t:
RG
I played a lot of golf Mike. I just decided that I only have so many days left on this earth to fish. So I gave up that obsession...golf, that is. It went the way of archery, pistol, long distance target, chuck, squirrel, grouse, turkey and rabbit hunting.
They were all distractions from fishing. Especially fly fishing ;D
RG
boy RG i must be going thru an almost mid life crises already ::) ::) ::) i got my walleye fix done on saturday and then played 18 holes on the course at Palermo on sunday. first time on the course in 5 years and i liked it. oh no i am in trouble now i see ??? ??? ;D ;D ;DYour safe buddy...we already had that discussion!! ;D
Don't worry about it HT. Things have a way of balancing out. When I get too old to make my way down those cobblestone creeks, I'll still be able to ride a golf cart ;D ..................................along the cobblestone creeks! ;D
..........................along the cobblestone creeks! ;DThere's a lot of nice bass and gill ponds on the golf courses around here. My retirement gig could easily be as a starter or ranger....this thought has crossed my mind Free golf and free ffishing;D
There's a lot of nice bass and gill ponds on the golf courses around here. My retirement gig could easily be as a starter or ranger....this thought has crossed my mind Free golf and free ffishing;D::)
I would never do this, but I've heard that some guys often sneak into those courses in the winter and ice fish those ponds. I even heard of one guy who would occasionally sneak in to a particular pond during the summer at night with his fly rod and some big old top water flies. Of course, I would never do such a thing....and if I did I'd release all of the fish I caught.....if I ever did such a thing. But I would never.............
RG
I would never do this, but
RG
::)
Yeah me either.....
I wish i had one of those telescopic ultra light rod that fits in my golf bag... i would never cast it out when there is no one in sight on the course if i had one.. ::)
There's a lot of nice bass and gill ponds on the golf courses around here. My retirement gig could easily be as a starter or ranger....this thought has crossed my mind Free golf and free ffishing;DOH NO!! Bob, RG and Fixit.....Please say it ain't so!! Freddie, Filet and Release is already enough to handle!!!!!! :w00t: :w00t: LOL!! ;D--KP 8)
I would never do this, but I've heard that some guys often sneak into those courses in the winter and ice fish those ponds. I even heard of one guy who would occasionally sneak in to a particular pond during the summer at night with his fly rod and some big old top water flies. Of course, I would never do such a thing....and if I did I'd release all of the fish I caught.....if I ever did such a thing. But I would never.............
RG
THATS IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'M GUARDING THE PONDS TONIGHT!:rotflol: Great to see you back to your old self again Trap!!! ;D
Spin Flies ;DVery nice Bob!! ;)--KP 8)
Way....Way....Way back when...I used to fly fish sometimes with spin flies.
I used Rooster Tail 1/32 oz with the propeller blade. Recently I discovered a stash of those blades which I apparently purchased during one of my lure building frenzies. So I got to thinking (always a dangerous thing) "Why not a spin fly with those neat little propeller blades?"
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I have no idea if they'll work. The blades spin freely with a slight breath of air. I think they'll add something for a fish to notice. I'll find out tomorrow. I have another Sunday expedition to unknown waters. A piece f stream I've looked at for many years and never tried. By all rights, there should be smallmouth in this water ;D
I'll report with pics.
RG
I'm gonna weight some as well. They drift ever so slowly. I need to get down into the deeper holes.
Neat stuff for sure.
RG
Here's a simple stupid fly that really works.The body one piece of foam RG??--KP 8)
Bob's "Foam Hopper Popper"
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It makes a pleasing little blurp when short stripped. Made the bass and blue gills crazy this last weekend. Yellow and black seemed most effective.
RG
hey fellas i'm back! ;D been really busy with life, but i got a few free days and ,rg got me thinking about foam. trying to step out of the woolly bugger box and tied these up(my #6 version of a dragon fly) and tested them out on a lil pond!good to see you on here one last cast ;)
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best of the day was just under 17" not bad for trying a new style of fly,oh and the sunny's loved them so much there was no deer hair left! ;D
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i found that when you use a thicker piece of foam you can shape it with a drumel and mahe the mouth a better popper ..... flytier mag has some great flies simular to this ... simple is usually the best :)Which flytyer Magazine issue was that Trap??? Nice foam flies one last cast!!!--KP 8)
I'll post what my first ever fly looks like for you guys to giggle at.some of the best flies are the ones that look the worst you ever seen! :o :o :o good luck to you budman!
Keep it simple and don't leave any bald spots on the cat where your wife can see themNo cats at the house but the wife does have pet rabbits that are a variety of colors. Didn't even think of using them till now.
Wasted you say?work stinks...but, LIFE IS GOOD!!! How ya been trap?...How's your bride doing these days! Hope all is well! Titelines!!--KP 8)
Last evening, after a long day at work, (some of us still work Trap) I grabbed one of my old Lamiglas rods that I built 20 odd years ago, stuck a Martin 67SS from my collection on it, randomly grabbed a couple of boxes of flies and headed out the door to my local stream. I had 3 hours of Smallmouth, Rock bass and Bluegill fun in total relaxation. They ate foam, streamers, clousers, muddlers. parachute caddis, crayfish and beady eyed bluegill killers.......all tied with my "wasted" time.
What a perfect way to waste a few hours in total relaxation. Not a thought in my head other than "Slow down that forward cast stupid...." and "I love those furled leaders" ;D
When I was done I had only covered about a hundred yards of water and left with a clear, relaxed mind and a big smile on my mug.
RG
RG work sucks quit and become a out door writer ;D....i think you would be pretty good at it ...really ;DI might be good at it, but who's gonna pay me the outrageous salary I get now for watching other people work ???
Couple more weeks KP. I think we need to drive to Fulton, lasso that old fart and drag him along. I'd even buy his coffee. Maybe I'll kidnap him on the way through.Coffee and foam flies!!! he'll come running...I'm certain!! ;D Trap, you have an official open invite to join KP Jr., RG and myself when RG comes to town!! your waters ...or...ours!!! ;) Be good to fish with you again!!--KP 8)
RG
4 guys in the boat with fly rods.....I'm bringing the camcorder. :rotflol: :rotflol:I think shore casting is in order...NOW!!! :rotflol: :rotflol: I know a little guy who would love to test out that top secret foam wooley worm!! ;)--KP 8)
And a spinning rod.
RG
Shore fish.......I was lining up a Kevlar suit for close quarters fly combat.I honestly can say....I need to get the rust off with my flyrod!!! ;D You'll need Kevlar!! ;)--KP 8)
I can always use a good field tester ;D
RG
Well...you'll have 3 coaches to tell you what you're doing wrong :rotflol:;) Gonna be a blast! ;D--KP
This is gonna be fun.
RG
Great stuff there, Nothing like fooling the fish with your own creations.this is the thought that goes through my head everytime ;D ;D ;D
RG
Thanks bud.;)
Funny how some small variations make a difference.
RG
Great looking jigs Jay! Old Timer dropped off a barumba mold, and I made a few up. I'll have to get on them and spin some into jigs.
Let me know once the little ones get their sea legs, the pontoon is great for kids. It's like a playpen you can fish from!
I will take you up on that toon offer when the time comes. 8)
The son of the original barumba maker lives down by me. Great guy who still ties and sells up on the lake and around. Was over there last week picking up heads. His dad could tie and paint like a machine.
That head comes through the water as good or better than any. I still say the weights are off though. What is called 1/2oz is more like a light 3/8 on the original single pour molds. Im going to have to go over my buddys who has an arrow scale and see whats up..
Send me a few...I'll weigh them for you ;D
RG
Could it be that the new ones are tin instead of lead? I have been scrounging more lead from tire places and even picked up some recovered shot from a local club.
Great looking jigs Jay! Old Timer dropped off a barumba mold, and I made a few up. I'll have to get on them and spin some into jigs.
Let me know once the little ones get their sea legs, the pontoon is great for kids. It's like a playpen you can fish from!
Barumba mold??! Could someone post a picture of this mold or it's final product? I have never heard of this and it has sparked my interest.
Thanks DC, can you still get these molds anywhere??
Anyone tying flies ???
RG
Hey Trap!! I think a run to the river for mudsharks is in order!!! You think mudsharks would "HIT" a foam bumblebee???? :whistling: ::) LOL!!--KP 8)foam bumble bees are too boyant they're harder to keep on the sweet spot. Besides salmon are hungry for protection from the sun right now, I'd suggest a pattern that duplicates a straw hat, or just a peice of straw if you're in a pinch. ;)
oh those darn river salmon are on that fall feeding frenzy they'll hit anything that you can drift in thier mouths ! ;D:rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol:
They like these.;)
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A few experiments. Lead eyed Muddlers coated with UV clear coat.Very nice my friend..... ;) Can't wait for the work season to wind down...I miss the bench!!...and, Fishing!! ;)--KP 8)
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Just for you Trapper ;DRG google windshield chip repair tools. The resins used are uv compounds similar to the uv adhesives used in dental repair. In fact the drill bits used for winshield repair are diamond dental bits too, I used to get mine from a medical supply house. Anyway 110v uv light bars about 2' long fairly reasonable, I have one that will seemingly give you a tan.
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Have you tried the Loon UV coatings yet? The stuff is so much easier than screwing around with epoxy. The only thing I've found is that the battery powered UV lights don't give a solid cure on thicker coatings. I put them on the windowsill in the sun for a little bit to really harden them up.
RG
Thanks for the info. I didn't know UV resins were used for windshield repair.It's how the dice roll from time to time!! I know those smallies are still there though!!! ;) We can ice fish there too!! ;D Love the chia Obama!!! ;D--KP 8)
There's a company called Wahoo International that sells UV coatings. Their main biz is clear coatings for surf boards, but they also package for the fly tying folks. They have some 110v LED lamps in the right nanometric range for this type of resin. I just haven't pulled the trigger as yet. I bought the Loon Outdoors UV flashlight and it works OK to set the resin. It was $25 or so. Way overpriced for a single 2 watt LED.
Later I bought a 40 LED UV flashlight off Ebay for $14 that works much better. Direct Sunlight still does the best job of completely hardening the Loon product I've been using. The beauty of this is that you can place a drop or coat an entire fly body. It remains workable and flows out nicely with no bubbled. It sets in a second or 2 when the proper light is applied. No mixing, mess or drying time with sagging epoxy.
I'm going to experiment with it on the thread wraps of an old rod of mine. I'm curious to see how it holds up to flexing and such.
Fun stuff anyway.
KP, we'll have to shoot for some ice fishing I guess :-\
RG
My son found it at a garage sale. They gave it to him for nothing :-\. I have a couple of energy management systems to install up North this fall. Maybe I'll be able to pass through on my travels. I still have an item in the vault to deliver.;)
RG
hic ...up nooooooooo :rotflol::w00t:
Maybe you're just out of focus Trap :-\
RG
Ready for the Coho on Friday. ;DSalmon really "HIT" those.....???? ;D Very nice Wiredstone!! I'm sure they'll work just fine!! ;)--KP
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Somewhere I have a picture of a bare hook(yarn must have fallen off ::) ::)) that is deep on the back of a tongue of a salmonoid... These fish suck large amounts of water in...
here some of my salmon and trout candyvery nice...for trout!!! ;) Like DC said...bare hooks work well for salmon!!!...... with yarn, of course!!! ;D--KP 8)
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Yeah trout will eat them but the salmon like to wear them like jewelery ;Dawesome looking salmon blink and steelie candy. 8)
if you didn't i would think your mad at me ;D
but i do like passing patterns on for the other guys ;D
I'm mad at the fact that Ol' FM hasn't seen Trap around in a coons age? Hope all is well Rick.
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Here is what kings do to #4 hooks. ;D:o :o
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Here is what kings do to #4 hooks. ;D
thats why they have drags on reels !!!! and don't use goat roping line :rotflol: :rotflol: :w00t: :w00t:I was horsing them in with 15lb test.lol ;D
(just teasing)
Hey Trap what do you use for cording when making slinkies?
a few egg sucking leechs I just finished, they are purple , not blueSorry KC, didn't look back far enough to see your patterns Bud!!! Great job as well!!! ;)--KP 8)
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Been trying to keep the flybox full of globugs. Even doing some tying when covering the switchboard during the receptionists' lunch break.RED ,THATS THE WAY TO GO,that fly may work??????who knows?????
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I have to say I have a new appreciation for flies, especially the small ones like size 22.
Anyone tying up some ice flies?just tied some smelt flies ive been thinking about but ice flies start soon for me
No problem Rgfixit. Seeing that the ice will be here soon maybe we could get together for a trip. I will have a lot of time off this winter ;D I hope everything is going well with you and your family.
OLC, I haven't forgotten some leaders for you. The system is up and running well now. Sorry it took so long, but I get pretty fussy sometimes. It's a curse.....and a blessing.
RG
What hook do you guys use for small (#10) cork/foam poppers? I presume something fine wire as I tried a regular hook and it didn't float too well. How about the Mustad 33903 kink shanked?TMC 2312 or similar. 1x fine wire. I also get some N-Curve hooks off ebay that are fine wire and have a nice shape for foam bugs.
Tied some dark green woolly buggers. Starting of easy after a 20 year tying hiatus. 8) Anyone have suggestions on some type of portable tying desk to organize things but still allow me to set it on my lap to watch SU basketball on tv from my easy chair? ???I'd have to put a tv on my bench ...if I watched basketball.
I was at a locl shop today and found some rattles used on bass jigs or with worm fishing. I was wondering if anyone had ever tied these on something like a wolly-bugger? I thought the rattle may imitate the sound of a crawdad crawling along. If I do this should I glue and wrap the rattle on or just wrap it???Can you post a pic of the rattle in relation to a dime or something? Sounds like it's got possibilities.
I bumped into this video looking for caterpillar patterns.
A must watch if you're thinking of starting to tie flies.
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Too cute for words.
RG
my bad.Yup, Thanks!
better?
KP, you know it'll come back to you as flies ;DKinda what I was hoping for!! ;D Looks as though someones trying to score points here..... :whistling: ;D I only hide the critters...just imagine what hell I would catch if she found 'Ol "Scrat" hanging in the freezer!! :cursing: Life is good!!--KP 8)
Another 20 years or so and she'll be immune to the little boxes that show up at the door on a frequent basis. For years I've been telling my Bride that I'm buying all my stuff while I'm still working so I won't have to spend money on it after I retire. She humors me :-\
I gave up trying to hide stuff . She's way more clever than me. Of all the luck I've had in life, finding her was the luckiest thing ever.
(She was reading over my shoulder :evil: )
RG
The challenge is not so much seeing them as that my hands are rather large. My fingers get in the way :-\ I need some small stuff for the new 2 wt.
Rg
the art of fly tying is not the fly you produce but rather the fish that your fly produces ;D
olives are the early mainstay RG ^5
the art of fly tying is not the fly you produce but rather the fish that your fly produces ;D
olives are the early mainstay RG ^5
Trapper.... Thanks for the Words of Wisdom and I take it that's more from RG "olives are....."
You see, after not tying for a number of years, the magnifying glass is a necessity. ( that's what happens
when you hit 65/70 years young) I'm not a fly fisherman anymore those days are gone. Spinning rod now and trail'er'em behind a float. Why, that's almost as bad as a Cen'er Pin'er....hehehehe.
Grandson & I fish for Bluegills, so I'll stick with the Woolly Buggers. May try that pattern on a lead head jig hook.
Later...Pachuckles akaChuckles
chuck my brother is 72 with removed arm mucsel and open heart he still tosses some flies! as far as a mag glass joannes fabrics clip on desk model lot cheaper then any fly shop .... RG oh i'm ready i did toss flies with success after steel a little this winter but with the home front settling down a bit i plan a major attack this year ;D
The challenge is not so much seeing them as that my hands are rather large. My fingers get in the way :-\ I need some small stuff for the new 2 wt.
Rg
HAPPY BIRTHDAY YA OLE FART!!!!!!:sick: :nono: ;D NICE TRY YOU OL FART!! ;D
well you shared the fun of catching ole rubber nose with me! adding a whole new game fish to chase ;D......i still ain't tried cooking one ... think i might smoke one and taking it perch fishing with KP and HT ,tell them it's stocked european land locked rubber nose salmon , let them test it out :rotflol:
just a quickie to those fishing 9 mile early season a natural coloered hars ear tied loose is a killer as is a tan scud ...
butternut bead head pheasant tails and stones along with a quickly stripped muddler ..... the first dries usually are griffith gnat followed with olives ..have both ready ;D
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Since I'm new at tying have a question for you guys. What's the difference between elk hair and whitetail hair.also is copper wire considered ribbing
Since I'm new at tying have a question for you guys. What's the difference between elk hair and whitetail hair.also is copper wire considered ribbing
Since I'm new at tying have a question for you guys. What's the difference between elk hair and whitetail hair.also is copper wire considered ribbingWhat is it you want to tie? You can often substitute materials that are more readily available.
Thanks Larry. Mr Scrat will come back around.Your welcome! ;) I saw a dead hawk on the side of the road today...was going to stop for it...wasn't sure if I should of taken it...then decided to call the DEC and let them know where I saw it. Also, asked them if I could have it, they said...NO!! Man, there were some cool looking feathers on that bird!!--KP 8)
Bought a huge bag of Coyote belly fur patches for $12 on Ebay. Turns out the furriers trim off the exact fur we use and sell it as scrap. if anyone needs any let me know or I can pass along the source. I'm just waiting on a raccoon pelt to arrive and it's gonna get UGLY! Ausable ugly that is :w00t:
There's just never enough stuff. :-\
RG
hey guys really getting into tying. were do you guys buy your meterials. also i keep finding lots of flys with grizzly hackle. is that a must or can it be substituted?
I'll defer to more avid trout fishers for specifics.Very nice my friend! Thanks!--KP 8)
I've been tying Ausable Uglies ;D
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My thanks again to KP for Mr Scrat. They'll be along soon Buddy ;D
RG
RG I AM GAME!!!! hey do ya think we can get KP to carry some of our gear ???? ;DJust ask!!......and, a cup of coffee! ;D
I like that pattern :clapping:Sweet! :thumbup_smilie:
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I had an idea for my bench to make it a bit more durable and brighter. I bought a poly cutting board for $4 at the Dollar store and mounted it under my vise. I like the groove all the way around. Beads won't roll off onto the floor any more ;D
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Rick, Pm me your PH#.
RG
I've been using it for the last few hours. It's very easy on the eyes. Kind of a dull finish and you're right. You can see the hooks and stuff.I have one of those poly cutting boards, well, for cutting on! ;D I, now need to go buy another one. Great idea...thanks Bob! ;)
KP, If you show up....I'll deliver your flies ;D and buy coffee....and breakfast. There must be a Grumpy Old Man's Breakfast Club branch up there somewhere. ;D
Tied with "Mr. Scrat" and some of that Wood Duck you gifted me last year.
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I love the muskrat for dubbing. I cut a small patch of hide and just pulled the long guard hairs out. Then I took a razor blade and shaved the underfur off at the skin. Nice, long grey fur with a hint of dark brown. Seriously easy to work with.
Thanks again Larry.
RG
nice looking flys Bob as usual. wont be long for ya now. spring is coming 8)When are we going to get HT outfitted with a stream rod??? ;D
i already got the set up for stream trout. i just need some special flys ;DI think we MIGHT be able to help you out in that department!! :whistling:--KP 8)
Nymphs! Last minute stones for steelhead tomorrow! Havnt really got into tying drys yet. Hackle is so expensive.you can get a lot of drys out of one neck nytroutslayer...but if you don't want to spend the money on good hackle...you can tie compara-duns..that use deer hair from a whitetails face, for wing material, no hackle needed. Way cheaper than hackle...super bouyant, and durable, and work really well at fooling trout, even on glassy ,flat water.You can clip the center section of the compara dun wing,streamside,if you get caught short without the right spinner pattern, and use them during a spinner fall too.Very versatile flies...good luck.
Nice fly RG!!! I copied and modified that off Davie McFail last year. He makes it looks so easy but the original is a bear to tie! Love his videos for learning and playing with patterns! A small black bead at the front was added to some if I was looking for a little depth on the swing...;) ;) ;) I think i know the spot you're talkin' about dc ;) I bet that fly would work anywhere in the usa RG !!
Chooch - Did real well with that fly last year in my favorite rift below your place during a caddis hatch 8)
;) ;) ;) I think i know the spot you're talkin' about dc ;) I bet that fly would work anywhere in the usa RG !!
He makes it look easy doesn't he Jay :-\ Wish I had his vise. Some day....maybe someday.
Not quite winding up buggers, but not that bad.
RG
Can they cure "Whirling Dervish" syndrome ???
I'm in!
Seriously though, where are you going?
RG
Great minds eh?
;D
RG
Jay, I hope You and Tank had a great afternnon!! :)
KP - we had a real nice afternoon! Tank had his limit, I need one more so I gave him the camera and he shot this short vid of me putting one on the bank. Was gonna add music but the sound of the creek is better...Good job guys!! :thumbup_smilie:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPyrTmtH37I&feature=youtu.be
Heck with that....I'm off the rest of the week. "The Old Man" and I are gonna drastically reduce the perch population.Go have some fun Bob!!!--KP 8)
WOO HOO!
RG
Bass Pro has a varying supply of stuff. I bought my last couple of capes from Janns and I was happy enough without having to mortgage the farm.thanks rg..i have never been in a bass pro store ..i will have to go there and check out their necks capes and saddles. Where is Janns?
RG
Where is Janns?
Thanks Raquettedacker.
http://www.jannsnetcraft.com/ (http://www.jannsnetcraft.com/)
KP - we had a real nice afternoon! Tank had his limit, I need one more so I gave him the camera and he shot this short vid of me putting one on the bank. Was gonna add music but the sound of the creek is better...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPyrTmtH37I&feature=youtu.be
Thanks Raquettedacker.http://www.bobmarriottsflyfishingstore.com/fly-tying-materials/feathers/rooster-hen-hackle/hen/keough-s-grizzly-hen-necks-saddles (http://www.bobmarriottsflyfishingstore.com/fly-tying-materials/feathers/rooster-hen-hackle/hen/keough-s-grizzly-hen-necks-saddles)
Running low on good dry fly Hackle...where is the best place between Binghamton and Pulaski for good,reasonable, dry fly necks and capes?
Last time I was in the Cortland Outlet Store they had a big selection of stuff. Its a nice store...Dang...missed you guy's and a fish fry again!!Went up to camp thusday nite ,to get it on the Oneida walleye shore bite and last licks on some good steely sr action. Some great fishing going on right now...here and up there. Big D fished great last tues,wed, thurs so I needed a change of scenery and headed north. Hope to catch ya's next time DC.
We will be down your neck of the woods tomorrow and sat... Fishfry about 7 on friday, stop over iffin your in town...
KP..dont wipe your butt with leaves ::) ::) JMOP ;DHeaven's no! That's why there's a pocket on your tee shirt! ;D
You mean like this?OMG!! You guys are killing me.. :-\....I have to wait till later in the year for the cape!! thanks guys!! ;D
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Was there last week for 2 days. Hot & no wind - chasing schools on the surface. What a blast!!
my father and i would fish little salmon river and sage creek and set in poision ivy and i have never gotten it! but i seen people get it and i feel for them it looks nastyMan you are lucky Trap...I get the ivy rash pretty easily...but not so bad of a bout with it now compared to when i was younger. My face was so bad one year,i missed a week of school due to my cheeks and eyelids were almost swollen together ...., they were almost touching so i could barely see for a few days. The worst is when you get it between the fingers and toes...the itching and oozing and burning after scratching it raw there is almost unbearable. I'd rather be bitten a thousand times by blackflies!!!
Iv'e had my fair share of "the ivy"!ouch...that is a steep bank....ivy everywhere !! Salty sweat dripping into those raw ivy rash spots!! makes you want to scream!! :o :o
Choo-choo - you know how much there is down your neck of the woods! Worst I ever had it was when I was about 12. We were fishing up past the spring and I fell/slid from the guard rail to the river! Worse part of it was playing baseball in those hot sweaty poly uniforms! I either pitched or caught and sweat doing nothing! ;D
ouch...that is a steep bank....ivy everywhere !! Salty sweat dripping into those raw ivy rash spots!! makes you want to scream!! :o :o
Foam for sure. You could heat the edges and pinch them down.
So...stripers eat oyster crackers? Do they resemble baby crabs or something?
RG
Foam for sure. You could heat the edges and pinch them down.
So...stripers eat oyster crackers? Do they resemble baby crabs or something?
RG
Looking good bud.thanks RG! Baby steps like you said awhile back. I've gotten a lot of books and have been reading up on some new patterns. I was in the area a few weeks ago but did not get a chance to contact you for a fishing trip. Hopefully before the snow flies I'll be headed back out for another visit with my family.
RG
statute of limitations ran out ...however the "talk" the trooper gave me will always be there .... as i look back i realize , he was doing me one big favor..... and he took the time to "impress on me " breaking the law was a very serious matter !!!!No worries!! I'm sure Josh will make the right decisions!! ;) You guys are too funny!! ;D
and no worrys KP jr is smarter then we were at that age ^5
Hey Bob....anytime on the uglies my friend!!
My Bride thinks I already have.....and it's just MY stuff ::)Nice ;D
RG
Does anyone have an idea why my last post with the jig pictures is missing? I see replies but not the original post???That's a good question. Awesome jigs by the way!
Oh yeah...I love the hoppers. There's a box in my vest most of the summer. I inevitably go back to swinging streamers most trips. I love fishing streamers.Lost my container of dry flies in the river 2night, bye bye all gone. That's OK never had luck with them anyways. Woolly Buggers Rock!!! Is there a better fly out there?
RG
The Clouser Minow!Tried the Clouser on my last three or four outings, nothing ??? Maybe I'll give it a few more chances before i retire that fly too :-\
My absolute rock bottom all time go to favorite fly ;D
RG
With thunderstorms this morning Im stuck inside to tie. I made a few of each of these to use later in the fall. I fish this using a spinning rod, add a split shot 12" up from the hook and jig horizontally. Its always good for walleye and smallmouth. My father fished bucktail streamers a lot in and around the Binghamton area in the 30s & 40s and called these Susquehanna Streamers.They would work well for shad on the delaware
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White, Red and Chartreuse Bucktail with silver tinsle
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Red and White Bucktail with silver tinsel (my favorite)
Winter is on the way. Almost time to tie the wiredstone. ;DVery nice bud!! ;)
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Hey Wiredstone I thought you only used a black estaz with a copper back?90 % of the time I do. The wiredstone works great ,but takes too much time to tie
Think about what you said. ::) Then picture it in the water. It goes down stream head first. ;D
Very nice! Just when you're about finished renewing your supply, you'll find that lost box :-\
RG
Classes are great. I've taken some over the years and I always walk away with something new and good. There's limitless technique in fly tying.
If you really like the PT Nymph, watch this video of Frank Sawyer tying his original. Nothing but wire stripped from old lamp cord and a hank of pheasant tail. :bowdown:
Frank Sawyer, Pheasant Tail Nymph (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=416Os9V84n8)
I'd also suggest some time watching Davie McPhail tie. He has tons of You Tube videos. An outstanding tier with an amazing sense of proportion.
I'm lucky enough to be an "Empty Nester" with an extra room for my fishing addictions. My Bride acquiesced when we moved out of our house and into a smaller, more economical duplex and let me take over the room. As long as I contain it, she's happy which, in turn, means I'm happy ;D
RG
Nice flies and discussions guys. I do get pretty particular with flies myself at times. It is mostly for me though not the fish. Other times I tie very basic and simple and find those ties work best. Especially after they get knarled up from catching a few fish.
Fishgalore I couldn't agree more. For dry fly and emerger patterns, I found body color was most important for matching what's out there. Otherwise my most successful dries were finished off with a neutral hackle and a single post wing of z-lon mainly for my eye to see. I would often snip the bottom hackle fibers once done to let the head of the fly sit lower in the water... emergers were always just a simple dubbing wrapped body, single post wing pointing back and finished off with a dubbed head. It was flies like these that I enticed way more sips with rather than the fancy book recipes for dry flies...
Well I played around with the dragonfly pattern. I really like just sitting down at the bench and letting the imagination wander.
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Bass are pretty dumb really, so I'm pretty sure one of them will eat these ;D. They're pretty big by my standards but, my 5 wt TFO Axiom has plenty of gas to drive these.
Fun stuff anyway.
RG
Hey we could start a new argument thread...."Carp Are Smarter Than Bass" :rotflol:
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Hey we could start a new argument thread...."Carp Are Smarter Than Bass" :rotflol:RG
Carp are smarter than some of the people I work with. Nice looking flies RG.Some days I believe carp are smarter than the person I work FOR.
The first two look good RG...
Theres a couple of videos on YouTube on how to tie them...
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ID0jJIhXvS4)
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dO0JnYard8)
RG...seeing how I've stolen about everything you've put on here I think we're even. I didn't have all necessary items for your Gill Killer so I made a knock off with turkey biot tail:
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Steelhead will hit anything that pisses them off ;D They're territorial buggers. I always favored egg sucking leeches for steelies. I did a lot of that fishing. Drift a hunk of sock on a hook through their hole and they'll attack it.
Mcginty's are good for sure. Don't forget to go really tiny too. A mosquito pattern in #18 will make them crazy when you see them up towards the surface. I had some serious fun with the 2wt last year tossing teeny tiny stuff to the gills. Man that's fun.
RG
Ditto on that RG. Sheepshead on the Oak, right? They're such a strong fighting fish - I've got to come out & try that. June?
Steelhead will hit anything that pisses them off ;D They're territorial buggers. I always favored egg sucking leeches for steelies. I did a lot of that fishing. Drift a hunk of sock on a hook through their hole and they'll attack it.
Mcginty's are good for sure. Don't forget to go really tiny too. A mosquito pattern in #18 will make them crazy when you see them up towards the surface. I had some serious fun with the 2wt last year tossing teeny tiny stuff to the gills. Man that's fun.
RG
Don't be bragging about your suntan when you get back ;D
But, have fun and...let's see some of those flies.
RG
nice, I like the post holderAbout $6 if I don't count the hackle pliers I already had ;D
Judging from that elk mount, you're right in there too Dom.
Very nice Gump. A classy build for sure. Enjoy your newest friend.
Bart, Have you ever messed around with Loon UV coatings? Some of those ties are crying out for clear UV heads. Looks like you're in for some serious fun.
RG
That is very nice... Some awesome talent on this thread... Wish I had some... sad
Says the taxidermist with an elk mount... ::)
Carp Flies :clapping:I bed those carp flies would be killer on smallies here in Maine
I love fly fishing for carp. I have some that work pretty well. I've been working on this little crayfish fly.
What you need;
#8 nymph hook. I'm using a Maruto206bl
dubbing of choice ( we'll get into that later ;D)
6/0 uni
black bead chain eyes
red squirrel tail
dubbing wax
Super glue
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Tie in the eyes then wrap back to the bend and dub a small ball
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Tie in a clump of squirrel tail on each side of the bump
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Trim and wrap up the ends and apply a drop of super glue to the base of the squirrel
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Twist the 2 clumps of hair to set the bundles
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Form a dubbing loop
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Use the dubbing spinner to form a brush
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Dub forward, cover the eyes and whip finish. Give him a trim to tidy up the dubbing top and bottom.
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They're carp flies so you needn't be too awful fussy. I think the darned thing will work!
RG
I'm working on it. You know me, takes a while for me to pull the trigger on such things. I searched my guitar for almost 2 years. I'm looking at a Snowbee vice too. Good thing I still work :-\
How'd you make out down South?
What do you think Trapper? Think I can fool Ole Liver lips with that one?
RG
Great! Caught a wide variety of sea creatures. Unfortunately it's back to the frozen tundra. I used to play a Stratocaster but sold it when my kids were growing up. Used the money to buy two fly rods ;D
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So, I had some time on my hands today. Work is shut down with this blizzard and I've been playing around with making some cheap easy dubbing mixes. I went to Wally World this morning before the nastiness hit and bought some supplies.
Coffee grinder $18
4 skeins of cheap acrylic yarn $2.77 ea.
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I cut the yarn into 6" or so lengths
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Then into 1/2" lengths and added some sparkle dubbing
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I put a small amount of the mix in the grinder
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Spun it up and....Voila!
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4 ' of yarn made enough dubbing for dozens of flies
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There's a ton of possibilities. And....I have enough yarn in enough colors to make flies till the cows come home.
RG
what size are those hybrids?4x long streamer #8, 5/32 brass eye. (black)
Frugal city.....yeah, you could say that. I cringe when I have to pay 4 bucks for a tiny plastic bag of what I just made for fractions of a penny. Some things you just have to buy. Dubbing for carp and panfish flies.....I don't think so.
Looks like fun Bart. Beats hell out of our current conditions :-\ I bought a Taylor Grand Auditorium
This very Guitar
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It's real nice!
RG
Decided to make use of a recent gift from a friend. He sent me a bunch of peacock feathers. Tied a few buggers and a few Clouser Bugger hybrids.Those will catch some fish! When I worked for Orvis years ago, we called those hybrids Wooly Bombers, one of my favorite flies!
Frugal city.....yeah, you could say that. I cringe when I have to pay 4 bucks for a tiny plastic bag of what I just made for fractions of a penny. Some things you just have to buy. Dubbing for carp and panfish flies.....I don't think so.You don't play and listen to the stoner music like Hippie Pete do you ? :D
Looks like fun Bart. Beats hell out of our current conditions :-\ I bought a Taylor Grand Auditorium
This very Guitar
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It's real nice!
RG
Nah, I wear socks.Those GA 324 Taylors are great ! Nice size, big booming sound and affordable !
I hadn't played in 30 years. Can't really say I "played" back then, or now for that matter. But I really enjoy picking around and even singing for my Bride. She appreciates me. ;D
My Taylor is very comfortable for me. Perhaps I'll out grow it someday, but I doubt it.
RG
Calftails and bucktails in the vise tonight... for panfish and trout...Seeing how I'm legally blind, I'd hope a few of those would be headed north on Rt 81 real soon ! ;D
Pay no attention to the colors, they are just random. ::) ::) ;D
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Those GA 324 Taylors are great ! Nice size, big booming sound and affordable !Yeah, it's got a nice bright sound. Even for an old finger picker like me. I'll bring the marshmallows ;D
Maybe when you get into your retirement mode, we can burn a few hundred pallets and play a few songs ! ;D ;D ;D
Yeah, it's got a nice bright sound. Even for an old finger picker like me. I'll bring the marshmallows ;D
Nice Jay! I have to tie some up myself. I found some 1/64 oz jig heads a while ago and thought I'd tie some crappie colors for the fly stick. They're filling the canal and I should be able to get the boat on this weekend. If not, I'm gonna row the "Toon" around the crappie beds.
RG
Oh, yeah - the gurgle-pop!!! Nice looking fly MBrown. I tie a less glamorous looking version for gills & they're going to get a taste today. Not far away from you MBrown - the booming metropolis of Cold Brook.
Hey Trapp - hammered the rockies on a local lake a few days ago.
Anyone have any good streamer patterns for brown trout swinging?OH. yes let me check my books.
Anyone have any good streamer patterns for brown trout swinging?
In clear water, I love a good ol' grey ghost. Really kicks butt. I also like to tie a grey ghost pattern, but to substitute yellow saddle tips as opposed to the standard grey, the yellow works especially well in tannic stained water.RIGHT ON ,
Of course then there is the wooly bugger...
Anyone have any good streamer patterns for brown trout swinging?HERE IS ONE, i just love.OLD BUT GOOD.[LIKE ME]
Been MIA due to work and unfortunately missed a lot of great fishing opportunities this Spring. Trying to get back into the game. A friend introduced me to 'mousing' for big inland browns at night. Here is my take on a waking mouse. Should work equally well for bass....GREAT ,GREAT,GREAT,
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Your boss's name is Bob?Rg
looks like peacock or ostridge herl am i close
Something special about a clean catch on a fly.
Carp, and big carp especially. They are about the hardest fish to sight fish with a fly rod in our neck of the woods.
thats too hard for me:wacko:
Here's my all time favorite bluegill fly. Bob's Foam Popper.
What you need:
1/4" foam (I get mine from Wally World. It's some kind of door knob craft stuff)
6/0 Uni or whatever thread you like. Orange is my favorite color for these
#10 curved nymph hook
Rubber legs. I use round medium orange
Super glue
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Cut your foam into strips about 1/2" x 3/4" or so. Cut the face at a slight angle and taper the tail. No need to be too fussy, they seem to work no matter.
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Most nymph hooks are offset. Bend the hook to be inline.
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Cover the hook with thread from behind the eye to halfway around the bend. Return the thread to about even with the hook point and tie it off with half hitches or a whip finish.
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Put a bit of super glue on the thread and tie in the foam body with a few ever tightening wraps.
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A drop of superglue on the bottom will help make things a bit more durable.
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I tie in one length of rubber legs affixing it to both sides then cut the loop to form the back legs. I've found using a single set of legs increases hookups dramatically.
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Bite sized bluegill morsels. ;D
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A very simple fly that really works well.
Rg
Not a fly tyre but remember buying and using deer hair bugs for bass do you or any of you colleagues tie them, they were hot in the 80's
Looks deadly to me. I'll be trying it in #8 for gills.
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i'm going to call the flyfishing museum near rosco and ask if they have any on display or in the vaults :) i like the fan wing , most be a bi---h casting tho
How about the deer hair mouse with the leather tail,
Where's Waldo ???
Trapper ties some really cool looking mice. He's much better at spinning deer hair than me. I struggle.
I'm working on a shad pattern that might work in my local waters. The other day some of the crappies I caught regurgitated whole shad. One about 3" actually swam away.
Anyone tie a good gizzard shad pattern they want to share?
Rg
when i get to a computor i'll post some mice and frogs maybe take some pctures or a video on how to do it ...bass love mice as well as northern but...... the true trophies that like mice and big hair frogs are big brown trout! fish them after dark and you'll take a fish of a life time .....oh i caught cohos in the pool near snaggers in jan too with them ;D
heres a few i posted before
tent catapillers
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heres a couple terrestrals that have produced big fish for me and really they are fun tying another thing sept oct are yellow jacket months !
used them in new york from ADK's to Catskills CT and PA maybe you need to find water with more fish ;DTO ME you are right,may be try a good fly and not the bug[there is a difference
TO ME you are right,may be try a good fly and not the bug[there is a difference
;D ;D ;D
RAT
actually what you said was you guess the fish up my way didn't get enough to eat and weren't fussy .... what i said was i guess you need to find water where there are MORE fish ...i even said i fish from the adk tt the catskills and CT and PA ...... yer barking up da wrong tree son ...
on the lighter side i been noticing a lot of big ole crickets! so foam , black deer hair , and some creativity guys!!!!!
maybe time to do a few egg patterens for those darn ole salmon thinks too
ok i'm playing with the craft fur myself doing some crawfish patterns for late season bass and browns ;D i looked in the buckets where i keep all the fly boxes i'm not using and i think i'm set for salmon and steelhead for ohhhhh next 75 years ;D
nope ya didn't hit a nerve at all .....and i wasn't offended ..... i just find it strange that you make so much out of a caterpiller flie and have a hard time accepting they work that you have to attack and offending me was exactly your intention thats why the old jokes the depends and so on ...... for all you know maybe i do need to wear depends ,maybe i have medical issues ..... and you really don't know how old i am maybe your upsetting a 95 year old man .... maybe my point is you should think before you do hurt someone ....this is a fishing site not a place to stick your chest out ....there are all kinds of people here different ages race sex and econmic back grounds we all share a love to fish ..... i do share what works for me and any advice i give is simple advice not "infinate wisdom" i also look forward to other folks inspiring me as rat did today ...... as KP jr has as RG and mickey finn have .... now i guess i just don't understand what your point is or was .....then again at my age i guess i just can't understand the immature mind
Y'all are getting pretty deep here :-\
Let's see some flies!
Spinner flies eh? Remember these?
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They're killers!
Rg
I still see them on the shelves at Wally World .
Rg
I think you can get the larger props from Barlows.The week to the Cape wasn't enough!! I'm ready!!! ;)--KP 8)
I've been winding some carp weight furled leaders. They toss big flies pretty well too. Turns over a big dragon fly or STP frog on 0X tippet like a dream.
Ready for a break KP?
Rg
When I get a batch of those in the box, I'm going to work on open water carp flies. I want a 40 lb'er on the fly from Lake Ontario. When it gets warm, you'll find me fishing the flats for old rubbernose ;D
Rg
Look who is getting huge... ;D ;DALOT of flies in that tail I see! ;D
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Look at that! I gotta venture back to the hill and get some materials
And a little bigger, for smallmouths ??.... ::)my thoughts exactly! ::)
my thoughts exactly! ::)
Very nice Bob! 8)
Those are about 3 1/2". Good rock bass size ;D
Fishgalore, may I ask who Lee Well is? Speaking of deer hair, my friend gave me Dave Whitlock's book, "The Fly Tyer's Almanac". Circa 1975. A great reference for deer hair techniques. I tie Adirondack style flies for him. He's tried to tie but has problems with it. He's a heavy guy with fingers like sausages and hands like hams. They just don't work well.
I'll need a bump in my bifocals for those teeny tiny Tricos :-\ Nice ties Choo Choo!
During the season I also tie to experiment or replenish. When I worked ( Happily I retired last year) I would get up,early and tie a few before I left for work. Then again when I got home in the evening. I can get lost at the bench or in the stream. The world just melts away ;D I also build rods, but that's more like work.
What line/leader combinations are you using to fish those?
Just a couple months now boys.
Rg
The boys asked for bigger...so....That's more like it! ;) What do you think Dom? ;D You are very creative Bob!
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Choo Choo,
Thanks for the info. Have you ever tried furled leaders? I'd love to send you a couple to play with. I started making them a few years back after seeing an Internet forum dedicated to their construction. I've never seen a tapered or tied leader turn over a tippet and fly like a furled. I made a jig that allows me to make them any length up to 10'. The last couple of seasons I've been playing with hi-vis butt and tip sections. I've been very pleased with the results.They last season after season which makes an old cheapskate like me very happy ;D
Rg
Did some PT nymphs yesterday.
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Gotta do a couple more sizes and some hares ears next. Love tying these things. Real classics .
Here's a cool old video of Frank Sawyer tying his PT nymph. He used only wire....salvaged from old lamp cords. Wish there was sound.
Rg
Did some PT nymphs yesterday.I'm gonna bet...that those flies would work well on perch, thru the ice as a dropper.... :whistling: hmm... got me thinking! Off to the bench...... ;D
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Gotta do a couple more sizes and some hares ears next. Love tying these things. Real classics .
Here's a cool old video of Frank Sawyer tying his PT nymph. He used only wire....salvaged from old lamp cords. Wish there was sound.
Rg
I see the usual suspects all hanging around the bench ...let me get a cup of coffee gentleman ;D
I'm gonna bet...that those flies would work well on perch, thru the ice as a dropper.... :whistling: hmm... got me thinking! Off to the bench...... ;D
Did some PT nymphs yesterday.
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Gotta do a couple more sizes and some hares ears next. Love tying these things. Real classics .
Here's a cool old video of Frank Sawyer tying his PT nymph. He used only wire....salvaged from old lamp cords. Wish there was sound.
Rg
You need to explain " Short line nymphing" to me.
Rg
Well Mac, just take out a loan and tell your Bride that I apologize in advance ;D
Rg
short line nymphing ???? a whole new world is about to open up to you ;D
Supposed to be a female vs the all black male. I'm a wannabe trout fisher getting some help from friends who actually know what they're doing.
I'll keep at it till I get something that catches a fish ;D
Rg
Played with a Tricos spinner pattern today. I started at # 20 tmc 100s. I'm working my way down. A good test for the old eyes and new bench setup.Speaking of that let's see some bench setups! ;D
just got new ones lol , don't know what it is but I have never been good at seeing it , even casting boobers I never been able to see the chartreuse onesNow, I know why you gave me the chartreuse boobers! Lol! Early morning and late afternoon I can see them. Orange and pink indicators work well for me. Gotta stock up on bobber Trap...crappies and rock dukes coming real soon!
If I do this for too many more years I'm gonna need one 4' in diameter ;You gotta thank Trapper for re-lighting the flame for tying again Bob! ;D
Rg
That mouse looks awesome how could I get some of those lol
they don't in my neck of the woods;D
Had to replace my favorite flies. Seems I used up quite a few last year ;D
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You need to try these Trapper!
Rg
Looks to be worth about $2 to some coin nut. I like it so it's worth a lot more to me ;
Rg
Played with a Tricos spinner pattern today. I started at # 20 tmc 100s. I'm working my way down. A good test for the old eyes and new bench setup. So far....so good.
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I did Palmer a few but my capes aren't really suitable for these tiny flies. I'll have to go looking :-\ wasn't really sure what length to make the wings so I kinda varied them.
Rg
Holy moly! Those are substantial flies. Great stuff!
Boon, I was talking about the knot to attach the trico to your leader.
Rg
Holy moly! Those are substantial flies. Great stuff!
Boon, I was talking about the knot to attach the trico to your leader.
Rg
zjlooney your flies would work in the surf i'll tell you that
Well I'm a long ways from the surf...unless the wind is really howling! The pike sure seem to enjoy them!
hey bart another dollar saver ...that thin white some times black, thin foam they use packing and shipping ...save that great wing material .....
they were out of head cement and the guy said it was good ..... good for nothing ...I'm headed to all seasons right now ..... nice hoppers
Amazing that we....the real men of the world....get hooked on fly tying and then spend our time in the women's cosmetic section at Walmart and scouring the shelves at craft stores. Funny how we get over the embarrassment so easily :P
If our wives asked us to pick up some feminine hygiene products for them we'd have a seizure.
Rg
Amazing that we....the real men of the world....get hooked on fly tying and then spend our time in the women's cosmetic section at Walmart and scouring the shelves at craft stores. Funny how we get over the embarrassment so easily :P
If our wives asked us to pick up some feminine hygiene products for them we'd have a seizure.
Rg
I find humor in everything and I love the look on other peoples faces so years ago when asked to pick up a feminine hygiene product ,I made sure I asked the woman at the counter if that was the correct one and if she had any better recommendations! once my woman heard I had done this and we live in a smaller community I was never asked to pick anything up again ...... ps hide a extra pillow if your ever forced to sleepn on the couch
welcome aboard
Here's a few I have tied for the next trip up to the SR. I made up the jig heads using white beads and then painting them.
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I have used pink and purple together and plan pink. But they don't work as well as the purple and black.
blue and black are good in Oswego at times
I haven't seen any tube flies in a while,is everyone done with those?
FN
This is the wiredstone.
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This is the wiredstone.My wife worked for a jeweler and they make pins with colored copper wire. That gives the body a nice sink rate :thumbup_smilie:
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for who? ;D ;)
Get her a TFO Finesse 4wt. Great Rod and affordable.
Rg
The bass love them, but only before the season opens :rotflol:bass? Where? What?, no pics? ;D
Rg
does tying egg sacs get you on this board? :D
Just wondering if any of you guy's know of hook dealer or wholesaler in your area out east. Looking for specialty hook 14 or 16 horizontal stile jig hook with eye turned opposite direction from normal. I guess what I'm trying to say most jig hooks have eye in same direction as hook. I'm looking for hooks with eye turned side ways. Any help would be greatly appreciated. If i could i would post pictures of what I'm looking for but we are working on that. Was hoping I could do it of my phone but haven't figured it out yet.
try googling this place...Just looked there boondox thanks going to have to keep looking it is a pretty small jig hook.
captain hooks discount hook ware house
if you remember the hook manufactor call them direct ,they at least could set you up with a dealerThanks trapper I'm afraid thats where I'm at I was hoping might be someone on that worked at a fly shop. Not a common hook that i use but a drop of solder some paint and a touch of maribou makes pretty good wiggler imitation. With the weight forward
So...what it actually is called is a 60 degree bend flat eye . The eye is up same as regular jig hook just turned. The 60 degree bend lets me get weight in right position to make it swim better.
Instead of the hook eye being on the same side of the hook as the hook point (the underside), it's on the top side, correct? I'll ask several of my associates if they're aware of such a hook and where to get it. One of my associates is a devout center pinner who ties a lot of his own "micro" jigs (1/50th - 1/100th oz.) and he gets a lot of his materials out of Canada so maybe he knows. The other fella I have in mind is a fly fisherman/tier that has tied for over 50 years so he's kind of a resource junkie so to speak and knows where to get a lot of hard to find stuff.
If I come up with anything that can help, I'll post it.
WK
Just wondering if any of you guy's know of hook dealer or wholesaler in your area out east. Looking for specialty hook 14 or 16 horizontal stile jig hook with eye turned opposite direction from normal. I guess what I'm trying to say most jig hooks have eye in same direction as hook. I'm looking for hooks with eye turned side ways. Any help would be greatly appreciated. If i could i would post pictures of what I'm looking for but we are working on that. Was hoping I could do it of my phone but haven't figured it out yet.
[Google mustad 60 flat eye hook is that the type of hook you are looking for?If so luremaking.com carries them./quote]
even tho I been chasing panfish ,I been using the flyrod a lot ...my personal choice has been scuds, bead head pheasant tails and lose tied bead head hares ears .....it's no secret that sunfish and crappies are stacked in all their favorite shallow water spots if you never flyfished for panfish before now is a great time to attempt it you'll have a ball
ANY, fly that you tie,and get a fish on is a real great fly,
;D ;D ;D
RAT
As the old saying goes, "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder". That's especially true when YOU BE HOLDING a beauty you caught on one of your own home ties! ;DNo....Beauty is in the eye of the BEERHOLDER...
We got a lot of rain locally overnight Monday (of course I had Tuesday off) and the creeks were running high and dirty. In hopes that our local stream would drop and clean up enough to be fishable by late afternoon I sat and tied up some #12 flash back Pheasant tails with a fine copper rib and copper bead head. I used the large size gold holographic tinsel for the flashback. The first two stops I made were a bust because the creek was still too dirty, but near the top end of the stream where it's much faster and smaller, I caught four nice Brook trout (stocked) in the 10" range on my 3 wt. That end of the stream was rippin' but at least it had cleaned up good.
WK
That's a #12 Maruto barbless nymph hook. I thought the wider gap and light wire would help keep it floating and increase the hookup rate. Yeah, blue would be great. I think I'll tie a few more like this and then buy more materials ::)Looks good RG....Try a small thread of torn blue jeans for tail sometime. Good color and most of us have a pair of jeans with holes in it.
The furled tail is much easier than other detached tail methods.
Rg
Imagine....I myself had envisioned foam... :
;)
I have a bunch I've done with all foam and hair wings. I'm just playing with that furled tail idea.I like furled tail section really makes it looks evenly segmented in even dimensions. Could not tell by picture but if it was sealed with something that would help it float. But I'm sure you already thought about that. Nice looking flies !!
Rg
Actually, I didn't seal them with anything. Didn't want to add any weight. I need to float them and see how they act.
Rg
Orange is what I had with me for some reason.
Those little foam poppers are super easy to make and work better than any other style I've tied. I tie some smaller ones for the 2 wt.
Rg
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Just some colored thread.
Rg
Nice!!... Looks very simple yet effective. Saves on materials too! ;D
WK
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Hey, there's no getting sick in May!
Hope things are OK.
Rg
i'll post some how to pictures on spinning hair for you RG after I get feeling a bit better , think I got bronchitis,i'll know in a hour when doc sees me
Smoking doesn't help either. I quit many years ago and now all those colds and stuff don't last near as long. Nor are they near as severe.
If you smoke......QUIT! You'll feel better all over ;D
Rg
We had a couple good downpours here today so far. Got caught on my boat in one. Got wet but man it felt nice. Just got the boat in the garage when the sky opened up again.
Brought a dozen nice crappies home to boot ;D
Rg
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Thanks, yea she always bought a really nice pair for her knitting so id get to them if she wasnt careful... I'll look into those you mentioned and maybe a kit with hackle pliers and the other things and sizes.
I have an ll bean not to far from here , never looked . Trout fitters is expensive ..
Found this.
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Kinda looks like a "whatchagot fly". Tied with all the leftovers on the bench. ;D
I'll take a whack at it later. Stupid storm woke me up. Pretty wild out there.
Rg
Hey, rg where,s those pictures of the deer hair bass bugs ,mouses, etc ??? thanks.
I don't want to give away any of RG's secrets, but he may have "tried a double before he tied a double"....h2l
Hey, rg where,s those pictures of the deer hair bass bugs ,mouses, etc ??? thanks.
Great find. I've never seen a gut leader. Is it tied in sections?
A good friend of mine has gifted me with a bunch of different stuff including some 1950's and 60's vintage Cortland Fly Line Cleaner tins. Cool stuff for the shelf.
I'm guessing anything red would do for the tail. The original looks to me to be marabou. I'm hoping to try one tomorrow morning.
Rg
Cool stuff for the collection.
Love Flyanglersonline! What a great resource.
I've tied some similar in olive and tan. No neck hackle. A dubbed head instead.
Rg
Nope....honest first try. Did it at about 4:30 or so this morning.Bob, thanks.....I think I can follow your directions pretty well at least I'll try. I need to get some more hackle material all I have some is some mixed loose hackle but I'll tie a few and see how it goes...hopefully I'll put them to use later this week.
Here's what I did John.
Start the thread at the eye and lay down a base to the tail.
Tie in the tail. I used a bunch of red hen hackle fibers then trimmed them short like the sample.
Tie in the black chenille at the mid point and secure it back to the tail.
Bring the thread forward to the mid point.
Wrap the black chenille to the midpoint and tie it down with several good wraps.
Tie in a black hen saddle hackle about halfway back on the hackle and by the tip.
Trim the excess hackle and take three or four wraps with the hackle.
Tie down the hackle and trim the butt end away. Tie in a pair of legs on each side and end with your thread in front of the legs.
At this point I took a couple of half hitches to secure the thread.
Tie in the yellow chenille and carry the thread to the eye.
Take one wrap with the chenille between the rubber legs then wrap to the eye and tie it off.
I can do a gopro for it if needed.
Rg
No problem John. Holler if you get stuck. Like I said, I can do a gopro video if you like. I should probably start making use of that thing anyway.Sounds good....I wouldn't be opposed to seeing your video instruction on this but also maybe we can check out one of your fishing holes around Macedon watch the master tying a double martini.
Better yet you can stop by the house and I'll show you first hand ;D
Rg
Its not exspensive..i pour all my jigs and i have enough supplys for a life time..but i think im running low on pink .. :rotflol:...he wants to lesrn so i teach...Way to go Big Guy ( and little guy too) :thumbup_smilie: :thumbup_smilie:
Thanks Bob but don't know why two same pics came out.........have you fished the fly yet?
Could be you need to wait a second or two more and give them a chance. I find a two count works with bass and gills.
Rg
Trout, that one on right looks simple to tie but looks like it would work for giils too....I just might have to tie some.
Nice job,
icejohn
You could throw some rubber legs on it too John :w00t:Good idea Bob....already tied a few but will tie a few with legs
I was looking at it thinking that if one was to use polypropylene yarn instead of chenille it might float better.
Rg
^^^^^^^^^Nice Score!!!!!!! I gotta start hitting yard sales in your neighborhood.
Good idea Bob....already tied a few but will tie a few with legs
i tried the link from "trout" to the maine website and it said i need a "plug in" to view the video.....don't know???
I think any fly sipper swimming would take that! ;D
Nice looking Doodle Bug variations rg. Sorry the link didn't work for you icejohn.
I believe a green body works well also.
Has anyone tied/fished with a Lafontaine Sparkle Emerger? A friend told me the trout are hitting them now. It looks a bit complicated and I don't have all of the materials. Looks quite fishy though.
http://www.orvis.com/news/fly-fishing/Tying-the-Lafontaine-Sparkle-Emerger/ (http://www.orvis.com/news/fly-fishing/Tying-the-Lafontaine-Sparkle-Emerger/)
Nice step by step rg. Using foam definitely should make it float longer, I had to keep adding floatant to mine. That green and yellow bug will be easy to see on the water. I see that I'm going to have to add some foam and sililegs to my fly tying supplies - along with the magic tool.
I'll give it a whack. There's more than one way to skin a frog ;D
The only thing is, you really need to glue the foam to the thread base. Otherwise it will eventually spin around the hook.
I tested them out today on the canal. No luck with that fly or anything else on the surface. However.....the Double Martini worked like a charm.
Thanks for the pattern John :bowdown: I owe you one.
Rg
Tied up some crappie flies
Rg
Tied up some crappie flies this morning along with a couple of heavier weighted Martinis. Took one fly out to use and must have left the bag with the others on the deck. Blew out of the boat I guess. Back to the bench :-\
Rg
Thanks for the tip Boon. These are smallmouth I'm after. They generally don't hesitate and just inhale the fly. But I keep some #16 treble hooks with me to add as a trailer when I need them. Tandems are legal in Ny as well.
Rg
Tied up some crappie flies this morning along with a couple of heavier weighted Martinis. Took one fly out to use and must have left the bag with the others on the deck. Blew out of the boat I guess. Back to the bench :-\I tipped my hook box off my knee one time while changing hooks while ice fishing . Vexilar lit up like a Christmas tree and haven't done it sense. Probably thirty hooks at least but just went home that night and built some more.
Rg
Rg,I didn't know that WK. But, I don't fly fish the finger lakes tribs so I guess I got lucky. Thanks though.
As long as you don't use streamers with tandem hooks in the Finger Lakes Tribs... of course you knew that! ;)
WK
Don't be so hard on yourself Bob.
Good news Mac! I have tons of time to tie up some more :rotflol:
I was thinking about you yesterday. I got off the water around 11 and I was wilted. Can't imagine what you, do on days like that.
Rg
I didn't know that WK. But, I don't fly fish the finger lakes tribs so I guess I got lucky. Thanks though.
I use to fish tandems trolling with the fly rod or lead core. Haven't done it in years.
Rg
Yea... the trib regs state "a single hook point, with a hook gap no greater than 1/2"...i.e. no trebles, tandems, etc...
WK
left my cooler in the woods a bit away from my tent ... seems a bear decided he wanted my fish hot dogs and turkey burger .....my fly boxes were safe with me ...I found the cooler the lid has a lot of funny holes all over it now :rotflol::rotflol:
Like these Trapper?
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Or did you have something else in mind?
Rg
Rg...
Have you ever tried the "B***h Creek" weave? It's a very simple technique to learn.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbMEG4g91wI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbMEG4g91wI)
WK
Post a pic of the fly. I'm pretty sure I can figure it out. I know 3 weave styles, but, I'm sure there's more.
The McGinty is a bumble bee pattern, but the body is just a spiral wrap with black and yellow chenille.
Rg
walking along I noticed mr grasshopper ;D ohhhh now were talking
Polish style woven nymphs
Rg
Polish style woven nymphs
would be great ice flies as well
Tied up some spin flies to play with the rock bass in the creek.great looking flies,
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These things are bass killers ;D
Rg
Nice fly Boon. Must float like a cork.
So, from a closeup it looks like you tie in the deer hair with the tips facing forward then fold them back over the butt ends leaving the butt ends for the under body. Correct?
Rg
boondox...
Don't mean to be a dumb @$$ but, what is a "bullet head tool"??
WK
what so dumb a$$ about a good point on a question??? lol's it is always good to ask questions I say...
here is a renzetti version in action...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=et66L1tRftQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=et66L1tRftQ)
Rubber washers from Home Depot or Lowes do the same thing. Been using them for years. There's a dace pattern I tie like that for the local streams.
Find them in the hardware aisle in the specialty drawers. The renzetti is a cute little tool though and cheap enough at around $7. But the washers work well too. They're thin and come with a few different sized holes. A couple for a buck.
Rg
Here's another one......everyone uses Q-Tips for something or other. I use them on the bench for cleaning reels , guns etc. Buy the ones with the plastic shaft. After use, cut the ends off, cut the shaft in half and tie on some heavy thread in a 6-8 wrap nail knot leaving tag ends a couple of inches long.
Instant slip bobber stop. ;D
I steal Bic pens from anywhere I see one unattended :evil:
Those plastic tubes have a thousand uses.
Here's another one......everyone uses Q-Tips for something or other. I use them on the bench for cleaning reels , guns etc. Buy the ones with the plastic shaft. After use, cut the ends off, cut the shaft in half and tie on some heavy thread in a 6-8 wrap nail knot leaving tag ends a couple of inches long.
Instant slip bobber stop. ;D
Feed the mono through the plastic tube, slide the knot off onto the mono, pull the two tag ends as tight as needed and clip off the tag ends. A sliding, adjustable slip knot.
Been doing that ever since I bought the first package of those little Lindy slip knots for some ungodly price back 40 or so years ago. Great for crappie fishing.
Rg
I can't throw away Popsicle sticks there easy to split and can be used to mix epoxies, paint in small jars etc etc.
Rp
Those plastic tubes have a thousand uses. I use one when I'm finishing rods in the lathe. If I get a little bubble in the epoxy, I can remove it by blowing some air through the tube onto the wraps. Works like a charm.
Rg
Mom calls him "The Prince".... :laugh:
It's some sweet herl eh Bart!
I just did some dace for the current conditions. Up and fairly clear.
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I'm hoping to get on the Genny later this week. It's been dropping and should be in great condition.
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Polish style woven nymphs
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I can't tell how big they are Rg by the picture. I was thinking maybe trying something on a 14 or 16 with acetate floss maybe a small tungsten bead for ice fishing ???
How hard do you think this is to tie? I'm looking around to pick up a setup to tie some flies, as a winter night hobby. This one catches my eye the most, and there is more bass than trout in my neighborhood, that's why. Mostly all the mice around here are light grey to charcoal color, so would have to play around with the color too.(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1060.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ft458%2Fchrisfishd%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2FScreenshot_2015-08-05-17-35-05-2_zpsoxu63p4y.png&hash=0f1a71e7bf33025903ec12fa3cd7b7a9) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/chrisfishd/media/Mobile%20Uploads/Screenshot_2015-08-05-17-35-05-2_zpsoxu63p4y.png.html)
Thanks for the info boondox. That may be a little tricky for me to do, but I'm going to give it a whirl.
Here is one probably more my speed, and I know it will work on the fresh stocked trout in my area. Used to find butts in almost every one we kept. ;D
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I'm impressed with the mouse on the Youtube link boondox posted more than the picture I had.
oh boy I hope dacker didn't have roasted peacock
Nice selection.That's tough rg, wouldn't wish that on anybody......stay off it for am few days and take two asperins.....Seriously, any word on perch on Seneca? Thinking of trying it next week.
I've almost got my bench back together. Moved a bunch of stuff around in the basement lair. Had to take a little break after almost severing the end of my pinky last Monday. Got it caught under a metal cabinet I was trying to fix. Made a real mess out of it. 11 stitches and a very sprained finger. The anisthetic shots in the end of the pinky were the worst.
In any event, the darned splint gets in the way of trying to tie. So it'll be a bit for me.
Rg
Nice selection.
I've almost got my bench back together. Moved a bunch of stuff around in the basement lair. Had to take a little break after almost severing the end of my pinky last Monday. Got it caught under a metal cabinet I was trying to fix. Made a real mess out of it. 11 stitches and a very sprained finger. The anisthetic shots in the end of the pinky were the worst.
In any event, the darned splint gets in the way of trying to tie. So it'll be a bit for me.
Rg
OK just making sure you weren't gonna start feeding pigions is all...the finger all healed up yet? Where's that trapper been hiding ...I colored a bunch of deer belly hair came out pretty good I will post it when I can down load into photo bucket its been giving me a hard time...I thought that I was the only thing giving you a hard time? :w00t: :w00t:
That's great Mac. Tell him I can help him get the second mortgage to build the addition on the house :w00t:
Oh yeah....no Gorilla Glue!
Rg
Found a bamboo carousel in the bargain aisle at Wally World. Tinkered it up for a material holder.
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I'll fill it up in no time.
Rg
What did you do Trapper....hit one with your Jeep? ;D
Rg
You keep such a tidy tying bench. Mine looks like it was hit by a cyclone!!!!!!
You keep such a tidy tying bench. Mine looks like it was hit by a cyclone!!!!!!
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2X that,mine too
;D ;D ;D
RAT
Well Santa dropped an early gift down the chimney.
Fortunately I have vises. Unfortunately, I have vices as well :-\
Rg
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New favorite saying right there :D
Been working on a Caddis Pupae for the ice.
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It's getting there.
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that [ caddis] is what i use in deep water [20ft deeper] put 3 or 4 on line about one ft apart
;D ;D ;D
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I got some awesome ice flies ,made out of peacock feathers, in the mail and they look great.. ;D
Tied some on a couple ice rods yesterday... One above a Halie and one above a jig...
Now I need ice..
Thank you KC....
I just finished moving into a new apt, and im finally getting around to setting up the fly tying station. This year it is even going to serve double duty as a rod building workshop too. I've been wanting to try it for a while, so I finally pulled the trigger. I'm going to try to post pics eventually if I can figure it out
It looks like you must be left handed KC ;D...i'm not; but my bench looked like that ONCE, nice and clean. ::)
I'll be moving soon, so I'll have to clean it... :o
Thanks Shane, that would be great. Didn't know you were into tying. I'm just a beginner myself, woolleybuggers, hares ears, and pheasant tails. that's about it.
hey gremlin, see that wooden fly tieing thing that holds the tools and stuff on KC's table, I have one made of cherry just like it, if you want it, just stop bye, I never use it. I just clamp my vice too kitchen table theses days.
Way to organized.. I wouldn't be able to find anything... ::)2X THAT
Of course you do realize that I clean it up for pictures? It goes in spurts. I'll get into a pattern and there's stuff all over. Then I clean up and switch gears. I'm about done tying flies for the ice, which I doubt we'll even see this winter. So it's on to the spring patterns. ;D
Rg
Let's see some flies everybody.
Aaaaaaa.....they make new handles every day ;D
Rg
Can't help but think of Spring. Tied up some mulberries for carp.
Oh....to be swatting mosquitos .......it is to weep :'(
Rg
nice bugs
It's a berry, not a bug........sheesh........worm fisherman ::)
When are you coming over this way again. I'll let you buy me lunch ;D
Rg
That might work. I'm out at 2.
Rg
Out of "work" ( if you can call it that) at 2pm.
Rg
The key is to make it of all foam. I don't really think the wing flash is necessary. Brown/ tan is a great color combo too. The eye is a 1mm X 1mm strip .
You can rig it with the tippit run through both loops, front and back, and make it adjustable. But I prefer to position it on the tippit where it flies the best and add what's needed to get the dropper in the zone to the back loop.
Rg
Looking good Bart.
That's really big stuff for me. I rarely tie beyond a #8.....except for carp flies. What are you targeting with them?
Rg
I wasn't gonna say anything Boon. Many is the time I've tied them wrong side up. But, Bart's no novice.
Rg
I sure he did them right just thought I would say it..sorry if it did not come out right using a new phone lols...he did a good job the flies looked awesome and was just pointing it out... lol's
Siliworms come to mind.
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Tie them San Juan style or even on a Clouser style rig. I've been meaning to,get some for my Arsenal.
Now I have a question for you guys. What grip,style would you prefer for a 10', 6 wt? Half or full wells?
Rg
I appreciate the offer Boone. I've decided to go with a full wells cork for all the reasons you described. I used to make all my cork handles, but in recent years I've been buying them from a supplier on eBay. This rod is for me so I'm going to do it up myself . Might even add a little bling to the mix. ;D
Rg
Watched the video. I'd say that some coloring and maybe a tandem rigged Siliworm would dart around like the real McCoy.
Rg
Delayed response. Family member took a header and I've been over to the hospital every night this week.
Siliworms are a good thought. I'll give them a shot when I free up.
our prayers go out to them..
Hope all is well.
Rg
is this the same powder paint like jahns/netcraft or pro tec paint? if so ive been using them along time,i just shake jar up and heat jig head up with with burner on stove then put in oven at 350 for 15 mins ,very simple
A Crappie pattern I've been playing with.
It swims like crazy. Eye turned up seems better.
Rg
This guy has a pretty cool idea.
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Rg
More than that....a 12" dia Pipe holds 5.88 gallons per foot. That unit is at least 6' long. That's a minimum of 35 gallons of water weighing over 300 lbs. now add the trolling motor and you've got a bit of stuff to support.
Rg
Yeah, yeah, yeah........I'm busy here ::)
A ball valve might work. Personally, I think I'll just field test them ;D
Rg
Kind of a goby looking pattern. That would work well in my area.
Rg
RG, I don't want to see the day that you have nothing to do....... ::)
It's getting there Mac. Just have to wind up the second tip and do a final adjustment. Should be putting finish on it by Sunday.
Then I'll be waiting to give it a test fly.
Rg
I've got plenty of time.
Rg
You weren't a bashful child , were you?
Rg
trolling ....stinks ..............right now I'm restocking the may fly boxes ...blue wing olives right now
we would have to mutiny and pull the boat within cast distance of bluegills !!!!!
One time I asked my former employer how many employees I could shoot before I was fired....he replied.." It depends on who they are!".
Rg
You better quit thinking about it for a while. It'll make you nuttier than you already are.
Rg
Pictures please ;D
10 years....good for you :clapping:
I'm still doing my part time gig at Lowes. My guess is that it might not last the year. My Bride retires at the end of the school year. It'll burn my biscuits to leave her at home while I go do my 4 hours of "work".
I'm still working on a top secret jig/fly pattern. :whistling: holding now huh :nono: :whistling:
Rg
Trap...Yeah, I do use Rocket Bobbers a lot but not the pink one. Thought I might try it as I have trouble seeing both yellow and orange in the bright sun. When you suggested colors you could see I thought that might work. Wasn't trying to be a smart *** but it may have come across that way. Sorry.
Pics coming soon Bob.
Gills are like toddlers, have to taste everything :whistling:
I did buy some but they only have a few colors green pink white black I been to alot a stores...
I do buy from janns but I love going to fly shops and checking things out and chatting....it's a part of the fun of being a fly tyier......
well I took a break from mayflies and started some wool headed sculpins olive for gobies black for bullheads and brown with orange for sculpins lol fun fly to play with ...next muddlers
What's the white material?
Rg
Nice looking flies Trap. Rockies probably wouldn't touch those things!! :rotflol: :rotflol:
Tied a bunch of my "Ugly Bugs" this morning.
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Used rpdog's jig pattern. Thanks again buddy :bowdown: That jig style adapts really well to my fly patterns.
And.........Rockies will definitely eat these ;D
Rg
love to see some of those western great lakes flies boondox :thumbup_smilie:
I was trying to figure out why there was a corn fly in a glass of moon shine. Thought you had some kind of secret juice concoction for carp.
Rp
Where the heck is Dryden?
Rg
Where the heck is Dryden?Dryden, N.Y. Not far from Ithaca.
Rg
Where abouts is that? I've heard it's a treasure trove of old fishing stuff. I have a couple things I'm thinking of selling.It's at the Community Center right in town. Check the Watkins glen chamber of commerce web site. Info about it is on there. :thumbup_smilie:
Rg
Anyone make it down to the Watkins thing today?I went. They didn't have much fly tying stuff at all. I scored a few hooks and egg yarn but that's about all the tying stuff I found. A ton of other fishing stuff though. My first time to that show. I'll be going back. :thumbup_smilie: :thumbup_smilie:
Don't change now Trapper. You're to old to tempt more confusion. ;D I've tied on a few different vises from a Herter's and Thompson AA to my present Dyna King. My indexer is the best thing hats ever sat on my bench for tying. Before that my Danvise was the best thing that ever sat on my bench and before that....the vise I had was the best.I hear ya RG....tough getting old and not being able to do all the stuff we used to do. But fishing and the outdoor life helps keep us older guy's a little more active and in better shape than some of our relatives and friends who don't get out of their houses very often.
If I ever run across a Law vise, I'll mortgage the farm.
Thanks Choo Choo. I'm doing well for a senior citizen. Thing is, I'm not sure how I became a senior citizen over night. Seems like yesterday I was a young buck full of pee and vinegar.
Rg
Crossover jigs.Hmmm....I see perch and panfish going in that aluminum pan Bob! ;D Nice job my friend!
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I'm tying pheasant tail nymphs to when I'm not fishing..hairs ear to..they both work very well and larvea fly fun for gills and trout.my nymphs are no where's near perfect but they work and that's all that matters
I'm tying pheasant tail nymphs to when I'm not fishing..hairs ear to..they both work very well and larvea fly fun for gills and trout.my nymphs are no where's near perfect but they work and that's all that matters
Very impressive, rg. I take it you regulate the air flow with the 3 yellow knobs.Not that impressive really. Just a cheap cutting board from Wally World, an aquarium valve from the garden center and some PVC. Yeah, I can get all three bubbling at the same time. Makes short work of base, top and accent colors. Seems the quicker you get the paint on, the less it accumulates. Too heavy and it runs in the oven.
A bit off topic here, but you guys who spin hair (trapper? Bob? ::)). What size hook do you like spinning your smaller trout mice on? Tried spinning up a mouse tonight and couldn't believe how easy the tying bit was, then its pretty much imagination from there.. Love it!
With the right cups and membrane, the powder floats around in the cup and looks like it's a fluid not a powder. It results in a thinner, more consistent coat. I've tried it with and without and it definitely works better in the fluid bed. I've found it makes it much easier to add glitter and mix colors as well. All the material boils in the cup making it easy to keep mixed and apply.
Speaking of the membrane, I tried 20 or so different things off the shelf and nothing compares to the cups I bought from TJ tackle. At $5 a piece, they are well worth it.....and.....you all know how I like to build my own stuff.
At least that's my limited experience.my whole setup cost around $25 + the cost of paint ( of which I just orderd another 6 colors ::) )
Rg
No tying for me (or fishing) of late. Too many distractions. Among other life events, my youngest son just bought a house and I agreed to give him my hutch (AKA my fly tying bench). Now I'm on the lookout for something better, like a tool bench but also need to store my stuff out of sight. Haven't found the perfect combo yet. Any thoughts?
:w00t: boon your a trip ...thought you had a good deal for a second...nope
hey sometimes it's good to point out what no to buy....lmbo
got a bunch of walleye jigs done today...mainly 5/8oz on my plastic folding table ($30)and my other folding table which I put all my materials on ...have a cabinet that was my grandfather that holds all my materials
Caps =yelling trap....I always thought it was just easier to see but I'm told it's yelling ;D
where do you guys order fly hooks from....was looking for size 10-12 jig hook with a 60 degree to be exact...found some around but seems like there has to be some cheaper
Caps =yelling trap....I always thought it was just easier to see but I'm told it's yelling ;D
where do you guys order fly hooks from....was looking for size 10-12 jig hook with a 60 degree to be exact...found some around but seems like there has to be some cheaper
what ever works for you I carry A OLD SET OF TOOLS AND A FEW HOOKS AND MATERIAL IN THE JEEP JUST IN CASE I HAVE TO MATCH SOMETHING ,I'VE TIED ON PICNIC TABLES FIRE GRILLS AND MY HOOD BEFORE LOLCan't tell you how many flies I've tied back when I was working...... on lunchbreaks of course :-\, with my old Thompson C-Clamped to the steering wheel of the truck and also on my cars steering wheel streamside on fishing trips.....no wind to deal with and lot's of good tunes to make tying a pleasure regardless of weather. 8)
Caps =yelling trap....I always thought it was just easier to see but I'm told it's yelling ;D
I just know that Trapper wouldn't yell about anything at anytime....h2lBaaahaaa baahaaa :o
Been too busy to tie or fish. :-\
Rg
I like sawdust....it's clean dirt ;D
Rg
I think it is time to prepare for the mighty rock bass invasion that is surely coming .... I been busy on the bench with clousers and magic minnows ...... we will round it off later with some crawfish and helligamitestrap, those rock dukes aren't fussy bud! They like bare hooks too!😄 lol! I do have an idea for 4-6" weighted clousers though ...dropshotting smbass deep water. :whistling:
trap, those rock dukes aren't fussy bud! They like bare hooks too!😄 lol! I do have an idea for 4-6" weighted clousers though ...dropshotting smbass deep water. :whistling:
Your dad will love it , I shared some water with him back in the day ,The good ole days! I'm sure you probably saw that old fenwick bust a few! ;)
The good ole days! I'm sure you prtobably saw that old fenwick bust a few! ;)Yes sir I have seen it in action , I to have a Fenwick 9'3" 11wtg 5 1/4 oz but mine is glass ,
one thing I suggest everyone put in their fly box is some cicada patterns we will experance the 17 year cycle this year....large trout and bass love these insects so be ready ;Dthere was a hatch like 4 years ago
first off, it's a shame this thread fell to the 3rd page! Do any of you "seasoned" guys have a trick for getting tiny bead heads on tiny hooks? It's almost humorous going from size 18 (easily manageable) to a 20 or 22 hook. I'm only tying midges, but that being said, I spend 5 minutes barb smashing/getting the bead on and 2 minutes tying. What are some of your tricks?!?!?
P.S. Saw a couple hoppers doing some yard work yesterday evening ;D
My last idea is to pay a group of Girl Scouts $.25 a hook to do them for you.
Rg
this is clearly cheating!!!!!! but I approve of it ....I only pay a dime
My twist on the slump buster.
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THanks hound. Gotta tie and try, know what I mean?yeah, looks like it would work good on steelhead too!
at st.croix.boy that is one good looking jig for I am guessing steel head maybe carp "mulberry's"?? I don't think I would change the body if I had the extra time I would add dots to the head with some rod finish and auto air color pigment paint that's not thinned for air brush use. or even nail polish "I mean male polish sorry" like a blue or even a lavender type color that matches the body.. all you need to do the dots is a match stick or tooth pick real simple... looks good no matter if you don't like the white head or not it still looks real dang good!!!
I'm betting finger lakes smallies would like that jig drug around as well. Lookin' good St Croix
boondox, thanks a million for the encouragement and advice. This style of jig is VERY effective, but I like playing with color patterns as much as possible. I've got a buddy who has an air brush and uses it a lot. It's probably my next addition once cash flow opens up a bit. I think I'm going to try a dark blue on my next batch. If you can, could you PM me where I can get the air color paint not for air brush use? I did a quick google search and only came up with the stuff that's thinned for air brush.
Tight lines,
SCB
St croix boy,you are looking for paint but not airbrush,have you tried powder,no smell ,alot of colors available and I think a nice finish as well
powder is the way to go for jig heads ,curing them in a toaster oven @275 for 20 minutes
Yep I use lots of pro-tec powder...have about 15 on hand now...was curious about this non airbrush stuff
Materials are everywhere.
Rg
#26 Royal humpy ..............the aren't enough laughing emoticons to cover that one for a 66 year old fly tier ;DI get my son to tie the small ones like that,but he is having trouble with his eyes now
Sift through tightlinevideo on YouTube Matt. It's a great source for tying tips and tricks. Your trouble could be as simple as having one step out of order, a wrap in the wrong direction, or a thread start from the wrong place.
I free tie a lot of flies and developing a new pattern is as much which step when as what it ends up looking like. It usually takes 6 or so attempts to get a sequence that produces a decent result.
Rg
8/0 boondox. I'm just hard on myself :P. They're just such a simple fly you expect them to be perfect every time. Biggest problem I think, is only tying a couple at a time opposed to sitting down and doing like a dozen. I like tightlines videos RG, they're usually my go to.
Looks good Rg, but I tend to think small fish would drive ya nuts nippin' at that long tail. :-\
WK
I'll let you all know how they work tomorrow. I'm doing a garage sale again today. My guess I'd that the bass will explode on those flies........if I present them right.
I'm just having some fun at the bench while I'm recuperating.
Rg
I'll let you all know how they work tomorrow. I'm doing a garage sale again today. My guess I'd that the bass will explode on those .......I was thinking a big 'ol Brown on the right river bend. .... ;D
Rg
RG NICE MICE ....JUST SOMETHING I LEARNED ...IF YOU DON'T HOOK UP ALOT SHORTEN THE TAIL THEY WILL HIT THE BACK OF THE FLY BUDDY
Absolutely nothing wrong with that! I'm still waiting on that Cabela's CGR 7' 4/5wt glass rod I ordered in June. They said it would be on backorder til August... gonna do some pond fishin' with that when it finally gets here.
WK
Hell......I could have built you one faster that this.
Rg
after 50 years of tying flies I finally got a whip finishing tool and learned to use it! I have always been able to whip finish with my fingers but after age and abuse my fingers don't always like to respond lol ,the whip finisher is good just going to take a little getting use toowhen an ol buzzard figures that tool out....you can teach a Jr. Buzzard! Lol!
when an ol buzzard figures that tool out....you can teach a Jr. Buzzard! Lol!Make that 2 of us ;D ,
Fly tying ???
I thought they just wanted to learn how to use a Materelli. Fly tying instruction will require a surcharge of additional beverages.
Rg
P.s. I have pickles ;D
Rg
That's the problem with 2XL hands........big fingers ;D;D
Rg
Trap same thing happens on the Manistee here in michigan and when the line stops it starts heading up river.. I think it is cause there trying to pop the egg with their tong.... thats why I use Octopuss hook and bend them a tad differently do when they squash the egg they get stuck better for a better hook set then you do not to lose the fish.. any way no need to explain your actions some ridicule cause they don't know how to fish aND or why their doing this.. cause they have never experienced it them selfs..
2X THAT
I do The same including my bucktails , and panfish jigs , gives them more hooking surface
What's a few fish, when you catch as many as you do...h2lThanks for the compliment but I must say you put me to shame sir
Thanks Larry,lol! ;D Yes, you are!
The hot bite was around 9:30 am, but I'm further West than you are ;D
Rg
I have been wanting to try tying tube flies for the awhile now. So I decided to pick up a tube fly vise/needle. Here is my first Steelhead tube fly…That fly will definitely not work. I will send you my address and you send that fly to me to be destroyed. Maybe you had better send me a dozen of them, because I know they won't work. ;) ;)
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That fly will definitely not work. I will send you my address and you send that fly to me to be destroyed. Maybe you had better send me a dozen of them, because I know they won't work. ;) ;)
That fly will definitely not work. I will send you my address and you send that fly to me to be destroyed. Maybe you had better send me a dozen of them, because I know they won't work. ;) ;)
lots of people asking how I tie a glo bug with no waste and the fastest way I know possiable
1 I use a good egg hook size depends on fish steelie or salmon
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2 I find a bic pen or straw ...you can buy a glo bug tube but why take the guts out of the pen.....take a strip of globug yarn here I took pink and dark pink for the blood eye
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3 loop some 20 pound mono and slide it down the pen , put the end of the yarn in the loop and pull the mono back threw the pen trim the end of the yarn leave about half a inch hanging out
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4. wrap a solid base of yarn on the hook some people put a little head cement on this I don't bother ....place the pen to the hook the yarn over the hook I wrap it tight 4 times one way then 4 the other like a figure eight ...some add a dap of head cement
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5 now pull twice what you need out of the pen and cut the yarn in the middle ...whip finish and add a dap of head cement
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no trimming and once you get use to this you can do 40 glo bugs in a hour ..... there are a lot of videos on how to do this play around till you find what works best for you
fished in the Catskills from 9/20-9/24, specifically the East Branch Delaware River, Beaverkill and the Willowemoc. The water was extremely low and a real challenge to catch a fish. Hatches were sparce and when they did happen they were short lived, maybe 20 minutes. Hatches occured around 7 AM and 5PM. best fishing was at 6:30-8AM and 5PM-6;30PM. water was low, slow and in the 60-64 deg. range at the Beaverkill and the Willow. The Eastbranch was always 50-53 with a low stredy flow. I sought out fast water, riffles, deeper pockets and places off the beaten path. The East branch produced fish 12-22 inches,browns, mostly on nymphs, isos or GBH pheasant tails . Did manage one on a whoolly bugger #8 tan, a 13 inch scrapper. The willow and the Beaverkill were next to impossible to catch fish, but I did manage 2 little guys, 4 and 7 inches in the Beaverkill on the GBH pheasent tail in turbulant pocket water off the beaten path. For the week only managed 8 trout but 6 of 8 were over 15 inches and put up good fights one lasting 7 minutes( I use a 4 wt. 8.5 ft. rod). All safely returned for next year. A first for me was catching 4 small mouth bass in the Beaverkill with the nymph, all about 6 inches. Tried ants, beetles and bumble bee getting hit on the ant and bee but no hook ups. No rain while there and sunny days. One day of clouds was the best producing. I usually fish there in the May-June tiimeframe and catch more but it was nice to find empty streams and food places. Leaves had not turned yet but should strat Oct.1.
Those look to nice to let fish chew them up.. But I hope they do...2X that they are real great looking
going to ty up a bunch of psycho prince nymphs up in a bit i'll try to get some pictures for anyone interested , with the sparkle dubbing you can make them in so many colors and steelies really love them
gump nice flies man! believe this or not I been tying for nearly50 years and never used a colored bead .....I guess I avoid all change ,sometimes it cost me ,I just promised myself to copy you gump
So what your saying is I taught an old dog a new trick? ... :D
Looks great Drew...
Need any peacock tail feathers?
I have a few extra.. ;D
I need some coaching on using dubbing brushes. I made a pretty decent brush table and understand the process, but they always seem to end up looking like a road kill cat.
Rg
Haha.. Thanks for the offer sir! I do have a few myself.. Hobby Lobby has a great deal on them.. :thumbup_smilie:
Just got an apex vise for christmas....I have no other tools and no idea how to tie..........can I get some suggestions on the first basic tools that I will need to get....also what they are used for? :unsure: ??? Thank you in advance!!!!!!!
Nice looking fly Centerpin.......I can see why it takes a whole weekend to tie three!! LOL ;D
Nice job Drew!! Great looking streamer!
How did you articulate (hinge) the fly? Mono, Braid, Chain, etc.?? Just curious...
WK
Nice flys maybe they will crawl out of your box and into mine :)Na. You wouldn't know how to use them. :rotflol: :rotflol: :rotflol:
Beauty is in the eye of the fish. ;D
Try learning to tie those legs with knotted pheasant tail fibers. It's a great exercise and super natural looking legs.
Rg
Beauty is in the eye of the fish. ;D
Try learning to tie those legs with knotted pheasant tail fibers. It's a great exercise and super natural looking legs.
Rg
Very true. I still recall a 1970's fly fisherman magazine article that stressed impressionism over realism. Been tying that way ever since.Just having some fun with The legs and I'll see how they catch. To be honest I just liked watching their flyfishing videos on youtube and thought I'd try them out
Just having some fun with The legs and I'll see how they catch. To be honest I just liked watching their flyfishing videos on youtube and thought I'd try them out
pictures? would be interested in that.Yea, I give it a try.
icejohn
That March Brown nymph is a beauty! That has got to be a catcher!Yes it is. Its one of the three flies that I use.
Has any of you guys seen any of Kelly Galloup videos on the you tube?Been using dubbing loops a lot more because of his videos. He sure seems to like his nymphs extra "picky".
I found his thread there and I have got to say that some of his stuff is quite good. Geo.
Been using dubbing loops a lot more because of his videos. He sure seems to like his nymphs extra "picky".Picked up a couple of tip from the videos. Like that gsp 50 thread. Gots to get some of that.
Yea, I give it a try.nice tie....don't know if i can do that nice of a job.
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The throat and the wings is what makes it 3D. Kinda wet flyish but I work it either way. It works like a charm. It is my goto fly. Geo.
nice tie....don't know if i can do that nice of a job.Thanks ice. I have been tying that on for about 52 or so years. It is really an ez tie. I tie it in 12's, 14's and 16's. In about four or so shades from hares ear to yellow thorax. They all have their place. Geo.
icejohn
Thanks ice. I have been tying that on for about 52 or so years. It is really an ez tie. I tie it in 12's, 14's and 16's. In about four or so shades from hares ear to yellow thorax. They all have their place. Geo.most of my fly fishing is for panfish but last year and probably this year will be fishing for trout in pa both north central and south central part of state. so wouldn't mind if possible the recipes.
most of my fly fishing is for panfish but last year and probably this year will be fishing for trout in pa both north central and south central part of state. so wouldn't mind if possible the recipes.
icejohn
Here you go.sounds good...will have to find some of the material most of my material is more simple for panfish....then will attempt to tie them...will let you know how the turn out.
]March Brown
Start with a # 12 Nymph hook. Tie in four barbed wood duck feathers as a tail. Add gold tinsle as ribbing. Dub in the body using Hares mask. Use Turkey feather barbes as the wing sac. The thorax is dubbed in black flasabou. The wings are Wood Duck barbed under wing fibers. Lead can be used as weight
or
Start with a #12 Nymph hook. Black 6/0 tread. Tie in three Turkey wing fibers as a tail. Add gold tinsle for ribbing. Body is dubbed Beaver fur in tan, black or yellow. Thorax is same. Wing case is Turkey wing fibers. Spent wings are Wood Duck under wing barred side feathers, tied in from in front of the wing sac. Lead can be added to weight it
Bk nose dace
>Start with a # 6 streamer hook. Tie a red tail using 6/0 red tread. Tie in silver tinsle for the body and wrap it forward. Died calf tail is used for the "flash" Tie in the white then the black last the brown. Black tread is used #6/0. paint on yellow eyes. Lead can be used to weight the streamer
I have done the M.B. both ways.
sounds good...will have to find some of the material most of my material is more simple for panfish....then will attempt to tie them...will let you know how the turn out.So simple. Use what you have. I have known to use dog hair , if it was the right color. Believe me its ez to find stuff. I found stuff to tie with in a craft isle of Walmart. The idea is to just do it. The presentation is where its at. lol. G.
icejohn
craft stores hobby shops foam used in shipping ,local lakesand ponds goose feathers farm fields where you see turkeys ROAD KILL .....I even have striped old wire for copper rib ;DHeres a couple I made from
Hey fly tiers, let me ask a question......I have a lot of material from twenty or so years ago, thread, hackles, hooks, pretty much everything I need to tie again. Besides the head cement, will these materials still be OK to use? Im sure most of it is, but I wonder about all the chicken feathers I have?If you kept the moths out they should be good. I, pack mine with moth flakes in a plastic boxes. Dont worry about the head cement, raid the Mrs. clear nail polish, Some of my necks are as old as my kids (45). The best way to see if they hold up is to get busy and Tie, Tie Tie. lol. Geo.
today ...hares ears ;D bead head and weightedA lot of the clinger mayfly nymphs around here are brown near the tails. I tie half my hares ears that way. ..well when I remember to..
Entomology 101Or as we say up here in Chenango Co. March'us Brown'us. haha.
Maccaffertium vicarium .....or the march brown ;D
Well. The Legz work whistling
Yes I like to use their back material for wing cases. EZ. and fast to tie in. I also use their micro legs for tails. Lots of action. Geo.
Nice brownie !
I often use the rubber bass jig skirt material for legs on nymphs. I also found some 'micro' sized rubber legging material for those wee little sizes too. Fly Tyers Dungeon carries them.
Nice jigs perch. Thanks trap, Flagler's videos are top notch.
Thanks perch. That was my second guess boondox, not many 14's there though. 16's down to break out the hubble telescope small. Don't have any light thread left but did up some size 20's with the tightest and thinnest noddle I could muster of dark gold dubbing ribbed with the tag of dark brown 8/0. Gonna get some new thread and do a better job of it soon
Just use thread no dubbin just a tip .. see if you can match that dark gold dubbing to thread then just use brown thread rib.. if going down to 20's I bet you could do a 22 or 24 with just 8/0 thread if you do order more thread maybe white trico thread 17/0 and hit it with a marker to colored it green or gold etc..? Then rib it with 8/0 brown thread and use single strand of hearl for the head/legs that just suggestions best I can come up with right now..Thanks boondox, I would much rather use thread and not dubbing on these. I have a light olive but wasn't happy with it. Getting some thread to match this soon.
matty I'm not 100% sure cause my eyes aren't what they use to be but I think those are black fly larvae ...i could be wrongYOUR eyes are working,and still tying,and fishing,what more can we hope for??
small scud patterns color to match would work either way
Hey Trapper....is this the stuff?
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New materials are showing up daily!!! now I know how the Misses got hooked on QVC back in the day!!!Yep, me too. Saw a video on the mop fly. Had to try it. Had a time finding the glove with the little fingers on it.
that's the stuff RG
Yeah I've read about them......never tied or fished themEZ tie. Like three steps or four. I looked it up on you tube. Plenty of stuff there.
I think it was the first time I ever took a gill on top during a snow storm and 20 mph wind lol but it all fairness they are in a small pondnice fish,still good eating even if from a small pond, right
I think it was the first time I ever took a gill on top during a snow storm and 20 mph wind lol but it all fairness they are in a small pondNice mess of gills. Plus do I see a trout there on the right side ?
Nice mess of gills. Plus do I see a trout there on the right side ?
Gills like them too Trapper :w00t:
Rg
That looks awesome!
Jon I found those in the west branch of the westfield. I'm sure that pattern would work well in the farmington this time of year too.
No. Thats what keep it in the surface film.I mean just using grizzly instead of both
I mean just using grizzly instead of bothOh.. I'm not that much of a by the book guy. I tie what I think will work. Look at the stuff on the stream and match it if possible. If I have a griz neck in my hand, thats what goes on. If its a red neck, well thats what goes on. This early in the season they don't seem to be to finicky. Geo.
I mean just using grizzly instead of both
I was out sunday with bigal and trapper that was alot a fun also..i thought u had a thread on your workshop i cant find it lol...
Gotta update that thread.....good luck hope you get some fish
I'm headed for Keuka in the AM. Feel like a little kid waiting for Christmas morning.
Rg
Nice ties bart and boon. What you using for legs on those beetles?
You guy have been busy since I been away for a while nice ties I'm thinking the weeks are gonna have a lot of trout in them in april I'm gonna tie some hairs ear nymphs they work very well for meyou got to learn to fly fish first :whistling: :whistling:
You guy have been busy since I been away for a while nice ties I'm thinking the weeks are gonna have a lot of trout in them in april I'm gonna tie some hairs ear nymphs they work very well for me
you got to learn to fly fish first :whistling: :whistling:....oh boy the peanut gallery arrived...little guy will show me😂😂
I was having a cup of coffee and going back through this thread. 218 pages of fun.I'll pay the postage.
I'd like to mail the new Photobucket CEO a big stinky fish for dumping 9 years of great photos. What a turd!
Rg
Yep there were some great flies on here lots a patterns now it's like starting from scratch..got to admit I liked the corn flies ....I like corn too ;D ;D
I like corn too ;D ;DEspecially when it's puffed up and covered in cheese powder!! :thumbup_smilie:.
I'll pay the postage.
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These are the mini mop tails I use on my micro jigs 1/64 oz down to 1/100 oz little guy got his first steelies on one 1/80 oz jig 4 lbnline...the above pic they are tied on a size 12 and 14 nymph scud hook with a tungsten bead..I used these ice fishing also and had very good luck..all dollar stores and colors sell the micro fiber mops they work seem to work well in Tennessee also..I now have them in a baitshop down there thanks to a friend a mine..bows love them and crappie..
Dubbing for a body is really buggy looking works great I found the mini tails at Ollie's steering wheel covers or mirror covers......nice ties size.designs on them tails look like a meal wormSo i'm guessing that the tails are smaller than on my mop fly tails. I see a trip to Johnson city Ollie's in the near future. G.
Trying to learn the techniques with the hooks and materials I have on hand. That vise is like a time machine, I sit down in front of it for ten minutes and get up 3 hours into the future.
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My suggestion now, is to concentrate on a pattern. A wooly bugger is what I would start with. Or maybe a Hare's ear nymph. Two staples in a fly fisher's box with many basic techniques to master.
Free tying is always fun, but mastering time tested flies helps develop your skills. Try to tie 10 of each pattern. It fills your fly box and allows for improvement.
Just an old farts $.02😊
Rg
Hares ear nymph is a must for all fly boxes just my 2 cents to make it 4 cents
So i'm guessing that the tails are smaller than on my mop fly tails. I see a trip to Johnson city Ollie's in the near future. G.Geo. That's the Ollie's where I got mine. Auto department. :laugh:
Geo. That's the Ollie's where I got mine. Auto department. :laugh:oK thanks. I will post when I get them done. I jusst ordered the jigs/ G.
Hares ear nymph is a must for all fly boxes just my 2 cents to make it 4 centsMy goto for sure. Mostly start the day and end the day with a size 14 march brown or hares ear nymph. Hasn't failed me yet. G.
Swamp rat like your tie you can get a line on it cause you can see the hook eye!!
Looks good everyone, but here's my tip.
Shorten the tails guys. Too long. Shouldn't be more than 1/3 the total length or about equal to the hook gape. You'll get a lot of short strikes with those longer tails.
Rg
Tied some of these, freestyle....my interpretation of a caddis nymph. The middle color is greener, just doesn't show in the photo. Size16
Nice tie, boon. ;D
Got any chartruse green thread and fine sliver wire?? I tie with peacock heral down to 18... smaller then that I just take a black sharpie to the thread to change color old school technique.. remember all nymphs use the 3 thirds method two thirds for the tail or abdomen and one third for the wing case segment .. I think my dry tail are shank lenght and my nymph tail are gape to gape and a half max.. sorry been a while since I did a lot of tieing and beards are to the hook poit or 1/3 some times depending on fly?? Very nice tie none the the swamp rat .. takes a lot of patience to tie small ..
Went with bluegill bugs today, still hoping for spring.......
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.....a few of my nymphs
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Nice assortment.Look at you up at 2:42 am tying up stuff, I passed out before half time of the Syracuse/Duke game.
Up this morning with a cup of coffee tying some beetles
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3:42 actually. You need to adjust your profile time. I crashed out early yesterday and woke up early as well.Aaah! See, I learned something new today.........
Sizematters, it's olive bucktail. I tie them on a large needle on the vise to form the tail.
Rg
Nice assortment.Look at you up at 2:42 am tying up stuff, I passed out before half time of the Syracuse/Duke game.So did the Syracuse D..................lol
Up this morning with a cup of coffee tying some beetles
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Nice ties! I need to work on some scuds too. Rumor is local trout like them a lot.Thanks alot! good luck with yours, this was an easy tie...saw the video on youtube.
love those fuzzy ties! they work wonders. I like wood duck containing flies as well.Thanks! Can't wait to fish them.
Green wire brassies on a size 20. awesome little caddis or midge imitation. Good little nymph, works awesome as a dropper off a dry.
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Tied some sz.14 wood duck scuds today, nice easy tie.Nice stuff. Gotta get my self to the vise. Geo.
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Nice ties! I need to work on some scuds too. Rumor is local trout like them a lot.
now I might have tied a flie or two so I hope a few suggestions might help someone ..... I have found the best scud pattern is a lose tied hares ear on a scud hook comb the bottom out ...... RG is telling you right the tails should be the length of hook point to hook shaft ....and a big suggestion is a good note book..... go back to your beginnings and take your time and enjoy yourselfGreat tips and info, thanks!
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I've done a few like that and like the looks but the "shell back" material I'm using seems a bit stiff to work with in that small size 16 and pattern. I'll have to give the latex glove material a try soon. What I really need is for the weather to give us all a break.
For scuds..
Try some ostrich hear palmered like a hackle with either scud back or yellow latex glove strip color with either sharpie or a pantone pen I have even used flashabou for the scud back in pearl flashabou as for tails lemon wood duck or the points from the ostrich hearl?? Heck of a lot easier then working withostrich hearl then dubbing and picking it out is...
Try a plastic sandwich bag for shell back. I use it often. Cheap and stretches nicely. Try tying some like the ones in the middle with the red Bead. They're killers.I'll give that a shot. Back to the craft....I mean tackle shop.
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Rg
Nice assortment there RG. Have to ask what the white ones are at the top that sort of look like a deranged octopus?
My tying is all over the place, I'm back at the salt stuff
Let's keep this going.
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Nice assortment there RG. Have to ask what the white ones are at the top that sort of look like a deranged octopus :thumbup_smilie:?
My tying is all over the place, I'm back at the salt stuff
Let's keep this going.
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I like the dubbing when you split the thread but takes me to long lol I think there's a flat thread out there that slot a guys use wish they sold it already split..I usually just pick mine out or the little guy pics it outI've been trying a loop and like the technique. Need to make a hook.
Tied these sz.14 beaded brassie nymphs today, peacock hurl thorax, copper wire.....
lot being said now about the "mop jig" or "mop fly" it's a fly you either like or hate .... me personally it catches fish so I like it , it's made from artificial materials and it represents some type of insect larva or natural food source for a fish ...... it's very easy to tie either find a mop duster or car wash matt or I just twist chenille.... heres a great how to video that our good friend the internet supplied .....which I must take a minute to say ...sometimes I hate and other times I love the internet but this is true ,when I first started tying flies ohhhhhh a few years ago I would depend on fly shops and other flyfisherman for information and would buy a fly and copy it till I could tie it I would go the to library or wait for a book I ordered to come in the mail ,I guess what i'm saying is 50 years ago you put in more time to learn ,now a google search and you have the pattern where to get the materials and it can be next day shipped .....in away it's great , in others it kinda losses something
anyways enough time to get off my soap box and this is a great how to video ...the mop fly WORKS! and is fun and easy to tie great fly for youngsters to try and yes it makes a great jig as well :D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3NhT6hSMOg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3NhT6hSMOg)
Very nice swamp rat!! I see you figured out the macro mode of the camera for good reason!! I think cause small flies are not easy to see..
Thanks Boondox...I wish my eyes had macro mode to see them :o
(https://s17.postimg.org/izyzul6rf/IMG_20180318_130050.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/izyzul6rf/).I been tying a ton of these had good luck from spring to fall with these..tons a different colors there strange but they really produce fish and lots of
them..browns and bows attack them and I tied a few bead head hares ear nymphs but I basically stick the this tie..
You to.. lol's .. oh by the way that brassie would be a awesome emerger type pattern done similarly if you used floss for body and a thin rib of gold round tinsel as for the emerged wing a good loop wing of cdc and some dubbing to cover it up.. any colors you like those can be killer for trout when fished in the surface film..
There is an excellent book, called "Pocketguide to New York Hatches by Paul Weamer published by Stackpole books (2013) which covers catskill, Adirondacks andWestern region of New York hatch charts, photos, flypatterns,etc. It is a paraellel to his Pocketguide to Pennsylvania Hatches (2009) coauthored with Charlie Meck. The New York guide is small in size so you can carry it around while you fish to identify insects. Enjoy!
There is an excellent book, called "Pocketguide to New York Hatches by Paul Weamer published by Stackpole books (2013) which covers catskill, Adirondacks andWestern region of New York hatch charts, photos, flypatterns,etc. It is a paraellel to his Pocketguide to Pennsylvania Hatches (2009) coauthored with Charlie Meck. The New York guide is small in size so you can carry it around while you fish to identify insects. Enjoy!Sounds like a great reference! https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?isbn=0811731707&cm_sp=mbc-_-0811731707-_-all (https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?isbn=0811731707&cm_sp=mbc-_-0811731707-_-all)
Tim is a great tier. I pay attention to his videos and especially his techniques. He and Davie McPhail are in my opinion two of the very best.
Rg
Tim is a great tier. I pay attention to his videos and especially his techniques. He and Davie McPhail are in my opinion two of the very best.Agree 100%
Rg
I have to disagree RG I think you and I are the two best ;D
Those are nice Swamp Rat. Well done.Thanks Bartman.....Nice ants, That cinder worm looks deadly 8)
I finally got to some ant patterns, Also been tying a few fatty chernobyl ants, and I'm experimenting with blending plain old regular yarn to make some cinder worm flies.
If it ever stops SNOWING, maybe we'll get to use some of this stuff soon???
Thanks Boondox
Swamp rat nice!
And Bart man very nice too I Like the buggy fuzxy looking body on the hopper my self my hexes have similar look...
Nice ties you guys hopefully they catch you some fish...Ive had no time to do anything but soon I willThanks big guy
(https://s7.postimg.org/kovzm01xz/a_004.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/kovzm01xz/)Nice ties gotagetm
(https://s7.postimg.org/husu8mzsn/a_003.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/husu8mzsn/)
been trying to tie some coastal steelhead patterns for my son and friend in oregon
they fish oregon and washington
thank you!!!Real nice, well tied, the jigs remind me of an egg sucking leech pattern....the bead type resemble a patch of eggs on skein..... great idea 8)
the jigs are patterns he sent me pics of
the bead ones i actualy was snelling hooks and making worm harnesses with those beads and had a brain storm,HAHA
not sure if they will work but they look cool
i named them the..BUMZ B4
He said they should work good out there in the Columbia river and its tribs cause of the bright colors and flash
Im gonna try some here but downsize a bit those are 6mm beads gonna try 3 or 4 mm here ,who knows!
Swamp rat nice!
And Bart man very nice too I Like the buggy fuzxy looking body on the hopper my self my hexes have similar look...
Nice ants - you better call pest control ;D
I'm actually sitting at the bench now tying up my annual supply of prince nymphs.
Hahaha Thanks! Can't wait to see the little princes you're tying......I'm going to have to buy some biots now, can't wait til it's a little warmer and my new fly rod comes in ;)
Here you go. One of my favorites (size 10) for rainbows and I do go through a lot of them, credit Dom with my ample supply of Peacock.
(https://s31.postimg.org/3pyt9rg0n/prince1.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/3pyt9rg0n/)
(https://s31.postimg.org/r46slratj/prince2.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/r46slratj/)
bartman good prince nymph ... I fish them a lot myself few things that work well for me experiment with diffent color turkey biots ...purple works wonders in salmon river for steelhead I also palmer my hackle so it is pointing toward the rear makes them look more like legs I think , great fly ....swamp your ants are top notch
Geo. That's the Ollie's where I got mine. Auto department. :laugh:
(https://s18.postimg.org/hbg4rnxmd/IMG_20180409_020629.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/hbg4rnxmd/)....these are my lightening bugs I was told they really don't represent a bug but the flash from the mylar should trigger a hit..and I believe that's true I will find out this weekend.im thinking the panfish will eat them to but trying for trout first
Big Al how about a photo of the mop fly you tie I may just have to get out the old Thompson Model B vise from the closetI don't know how to post pictures so if you pm me we can go from there. There's also an Ollie's in Ithaca too.
Newark valley isnt far from Ollies JC
:-)
Nice flies everyone. Seems like Spring is at the tying benches (certainly not outside yet, good grief!)
All my buggers are hackleless. I got some 'MS BUGGER' dubbing from Fly Tying Dungeon and will never look back. It is a dubbing with fine rubber 'legs' in it to give it that pulsing leggy action the hackle typically would.
(https://s14.postimg.org/4sx203znx/IMG_6635.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/4sx203znx/)
@Swamp rat quick question do You got a hackle gauge any ware?? If not get one.. then use a size 16 hackle on a size 14 hook.. you will thank me in long run for telling you this.. cause the thread build up etc on any body and ribbing used to tie the fly leaves a build up were the hackle goes some times.. a smaller size hackle ties a better dry in a traditional catskill style dries... now a parachute style dry you use a size bigger hackle.. . Just to ballance the fly better .. you can tell ballance by tossing fly in air and letting it land on a table the hook bend makes it keel wing up right if tied right.. just a tip.. by the way good start swamp rat.. the tail look correct length wings are gape to a gape and a half .. for proportions.. for catskill style dries same with parachute style.. any how hope these details help you..
(https://s18.postimg.org/hbg4rnxmd/IMG_20180409_020629.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/hbg4rnxmd/)....these are my lightening bugs I was told they really don't represent a bug but the flash from the mylar should trigger a hit..and I believe that's true I will find out this weekend.im thinking the panfish will eat them to but trying for trout first
Nice ties everyone, wow....Nice mix! I tied a half dozen sz14 hackleless peacock caddis today....Thanks for looking 8)
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Kudos all around. Warm weather is right around the corner.Well done Bartman, good luck with them 8)
Tied up some of these for the Delaware.
(https://s7.postimg.org/mmykdd8tz/IMG_20180410_075227.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/mmykdd8tz/)I think your right. Nice ties fellas
(https://s7.postimg.org/gm0vga6s7/IMG_20180410_075305.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/gm0vga6s7/)..🤔🤔 I think I can catch a fish with these
Nice ties Gump.....What size hook are you using for them? Also, that Ms Bugger dubbing is crazy....do you just twist it on the thread like regular dubbing or dubbing loop?
Well the MA board doesn’t seem to have many fly fisherman. I’ve been following this thread for a bit and love how this thread can spurn new ideas. Figured I’d contribute with a few patterns I’ve tied recently.Welcome over westernmas, the more the merrier ;) Nice ties!
Well the MA board doesn’t seem to have many fly fisherman. I’ve been following this thread for a bit and love how this thread can spurn new ideas. Figured I’d contribute with a few patterns I’ve tied recently.
Experimenting w different color variations on buggers and using peacock herl instead of chenille for the body.
(https://s17.postimg.cc/gbyr30vh7/D6_F6_EFF3-_A90_B-4_A96-94_E3-_A17_C9_D5_A9_CBA.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/gbyr30vh7/)
This one isn’t exactly a bugger but similar. Used squirrel zonker instead marabou.
(https://s17.postimg.cc/3kkkwpobv/6371154_C-7_C90-4651-_B006-7154_BD9_A21_AB.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/3kkkwpobv/)
Small midge pattern w a peacock herl collar. Be a nice dropper.
(https://s17.postimg.cc/vyq0g2waz/4645_D00_E-_B91_B-49_C3-9_DD9-576_CE0_DDAFD4.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/vyq0g2waz/)
Pretty new to tying so haven’t tied to many dries but got some loon uv resin and tied up a stimulator w a tinsel body cover w a thin coat of uv and added a cdc underwing below the elk hair. Should be tying more this week. Thanks to all for the tips and ideas.
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I started this thread back in 2011. It's been a lot of fun, but this year seems especially interesting to me. Really great to see so many new fly tiers experimenting with new patterns.
Rg
Mrs. Swamprat is a huge knitter......She has accumulated a large amount of leftover yarn from the many things she's made over the years. I've been itching to dig through it to see if there was anything I could use. I found some nice off white to light gray variegated that I thought might work. The result is below, a nice sz.16 fly larvae with 8-10 wraps of .020 lead free wire under the yarn, I like 'em.
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Nice .they look like a spike did u ever think of putting a gold rib on a few of them
Those are nice Swamp Rat. They slam larva flies like that in the west branch of the farmington out my way.
Jon, something like this?I like that fly I'm gonna add a few of them to my collection
(https://s31.postimg.cc/6y583r553/B792_EF1_E-719_B-44_FF-_A938-_D79_EDA6_B883_A.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/6y583r553/)
Jon, something like this?
(https://s31.postimg.cc/6y583r553/B792_EF1_E-719_B-44_FF-_A938-_D79_EDA6_B883_A.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/6y583r553/)
Thought I posted this already, guess not.
Been tying some McPhail Caddis Larvae.
And some "Mini Buggers" for gills.
Nice to get back at the bench for a bit.
Rg
What size hook on the mini boogers🤓.I haven't tried them
Glad I found this thread! I hardly ever venture onto other states boards, but I’ll have to keep an eye on this one.
Big Guy, your mop jig sounds interesting, but for some reason I can’t see any of the pics you’ve posted of them. Is it just like a mop fly or green weenie but on a jig hook?
RG, nice mini buggers. I will tie mini buggers down to size 14, very useful for trout and gills, some patterns I found under the name baby buggers and a variant they call briminators have produced very well for me. I’ll have to take some pics when I get home.
Here are some stuff I’ve been tying lately, I just started targeting pike with a fly last year. In memory of the legendary Lefty Kreh, here is my first batch of Lefty deceivers, along with some sea-ducers
RG thanks anyway. I guess I will have to improvise. Very small screws around the frame. BTW, nice crappie flys. Geo.
Spent some tying crappie flies today. A couple of my go to patterns.
Rg
Are the screws stripped? I did see a screw kit for them.No, missing. Three of my reels are missing at least one screw. Don't ask me how, I go over them every year. Info on the screw kit. Thanks Geo.
Rg
https://www.mikesreelrepair.com/pflueger-medalist-screw-kit-5-pcs/ (https://www.mikesreelrepair.com/pflueger-medalist-screw-kit-5-pcs/)Thank you. Geo.
Rg
Get some lock tite and apply to screw threads just a suggestion.. I have used epoxy once trust me only if you don't want to get it back out..I'll use some red lock tite. G.
Use Blue or super glue. A bit of heat and you'll be able to remove them.
Got frustrated with my Bodkin today. It's been around for some 15 years and is getting pretty ragged so I turned a handle for a new one. Also bought a really cool pair of scissors. Very comfortable and sharp.
(https://s9.postimg.cc/w0xa43ayz/DSC03166.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/w0xa43ayz/)
Fiakars Total Conteol Scissors.
Rg
Interesting shape to that bodkin :whistling:
Well done RG, nice contributions to the thread.
I've been away from the bench as my brother passed away. He's the one the actually got me into fishing when I was a little guy so lots of fishing memories with him growing up.
In any event, I'm back at it tonight and I'm tying some more hoppers of a different variety:
(https://s31.postimg.cc/yybmcvqfb/hopper.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/yybmcvqfb/)
RG thanks anyway. I guess I will have to improvise. Very small screws around the frame. BTW, nice crappie flys. Geo.
WANNAKETCHUM. Thanks I will. Geo.
I did. strange site. Waiting for answer.
Sean, that looks too good to fish with....h2l
Nice ties you guys..rg you must have a full book of technics ...to much time to tie and no good weather to fish them yet.hmmm maybe I'll do a trivia question over on this thread for a shot to win 6 flies🤔🤔 I know some are fast at getting answers like size matters he was quick ..I'll be back.I know I know. ;D
6 mop flies...who can answer first...how hot does your sidewalk have to be to fry an egg?....😂🤣😂🤣😂..I know, but I'll pass this time.........lol
130 degrees...nope sorry
A couple shrimp I tied up for a salt trip back in February. Will definitely tie some of these with some pronounced pinchers for crayfish imitations as well.
Been having problems posting pics using Postimage...lets try this......nice they would make a killer crayfish i like those as shrimp
(https://s18.postimg.cc/z8ve93nyt/thumbnail_20180224_221844.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/z8ve93nyt/)
6 mop flies...who can answer first...how hot does your sidewalk have to be to fry an egg?....😂🤣😂🤣😂..
Yup that’s the article I read.thanks google
158 degrees......good job geo315...158*...
.....good job geo315...158*...Got your message and returned info. Thanks Geo.
6 mop flies...who can answer first...how hot does your sidewalk have to be to fry an egg?....😂🤣😂🤣😂..I know I know :laugh: :laugh:
I know you can’t cook an egg on the sidewalk in Upstate New York
Where do you get the different color microfiber mops? I can only find puke green.Big Guy dropped a few for me to try in his trivia prize package a couple weeks ago. All I find around here are chartreuse mitts, etc. Lots of places you can order them from but it takes the fun out of scavenging for them........... Some day we'll actually get to throw a few of them around.
Where do you get the different color microfiber mops? I can only find puke green.I found chartreuse and blue at the Dollar Tree store. Ollies has several other colors as well as any other dollar stores that might be in your area. Plenty of colors out there.
Swore I was only going down to clean stuff up and was going to toss some "unruly materials" that were making a mess. Got the bright idea to wrap some of it on with a bit of mop material, repackaged the offenders for further review, and here I am pouring another cup of Joe, wondering what just happened.........You've seen the light!
(https://s7.postimg.cc/wbwqbmmaf/IMG_4330.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/wbwqbmmaf/)
Where do you get the different color microfiber mops? I can only find puke green.dollar store, wally world and auto part stores. Geo
You've seen the light!Elwood and Jake, my heroes. Dry white toast, four fried chickens and a Coke! ;D
(https://s9.postimg.cc/soo07cmyz/49_C485_E0-_F94_B-40_B1-95_E6-_A940451_CF3_F4-10056-00000_B7_F4524_A601.png) (https://postimg.cc/image/soo07cmyz/)
And moved on from
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Rg
Where do you get the different color microfiber mops? I can only find puke green....I sent you a pm..
...I sent you a pm..
Hey Big Guy. Where's mine? You need my address too? ;D ;D ;D.......I think I can find your house don't you live next door to all them ppl that don't talk..
Thanks to Big Guy and Size Matters for the messages and to all you guys on MFF for all the info. This mop jig concept intrigues me so much I went and bought a fly vise and some jig heads, thread, maribou and cement and a Libman hand duster and started cutting the fingers off and trying to tie some up. My first attempts are pretty crude but each successive jig is a little better than the previous one. Not bad for a clutzy old fart with fat fingers. Can't wait to test them out.So it begins. Next thing you know, you'll be sitting there with a couple boxes of fur and feathers, half a dozen empty jig and hook packages and scraps of thread and tinsel, wondering where the last three hours went.
Thanks to Big Guy and Size Matters for the messages and to all you guys on MFF for all the info. This mop jig concept intrigues me so much I went and bought a fly vise and some jig heads, thread, maribou and cement and a Libman hand duster and started cutting the fingers off and trying to tie some up. My first attempts are pretty crude but each successive jig is a little better than the previous one. Not bad for a clutzy old fart with fat fingers. Can't wait to test them out.Post some pics. Geo.
Thanks to Big Guy and Size Matters for the messages and to all you guys on MFF for all the info. This mop jig concept intrigues me so much I went and bought a fly vise and some jig heads, thread, maribou and cement and a Libman hand duster and started cutting the fingers off and trying to tie some up. My first attempts are pretty crude but each successive jig is a little better than the previous one. Not bad for a clutzy old fart with fat fingers. Can't wait to test them out......I'm sure you did fine my little guy is 9 he ties his own...and he catches fish with them..by no means are they perfect..but he's full of happiness because he tied them and catches fish..sometimes he out fished me with his tie over mine.😂🤣😂🤣
Your getting there frankm. Keep tying they will work I don't mind helping anyone out that needs tying stuff if I can help I will ..I've been sent things also ...that's why I don't mind sending..it's funny I sent stuff out all over ny to Massachusetts to Tennessee...But not Whitney Point :o :o :o
Thanks, think I'll try some with bead eyes. Only have the chartreuse at this point. And that's ok......that green is good pm me your adress I'll send a bunch a colors I have a ton..yellow is a good one for carp...
Rg
Thanks, think I'll try some with bead eyes. Only have the chartreuse at this point. And that's ok.
Rg
Man they are cool birds. Aren't they noisy as all heck though?
Any Pike fly tiers out there?
Here are some stuff I’ve been tying lately, I just started targeting pike with a fly last year. In memory of the legendary Lefty Kreh, here is my first batch of Lefty deceivers, along with some sea-ducers
(https://s17.postimg.cc/ss1wfx27f/4_FF01_B43-_DFD6-4_CF4-_B92_D-7031823_A58_F4.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/ss1wfx27f/)
(https://s17.postimg.cc/6g43mgii3/01_AC9_CDC-525_F-44_C1-89_D0-5_E0_BC6_D42_C4_D.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/6g43mgii3/)
Here’s a pattern I found called the Well-fed (baitfish) tied on a wide gap offset worm hook to give it a broader profile.
(https://s17.postimg.cc/8xfutoztn/54915748-_DFC4-49_A3-_A3_CD-021_AD0_D75_C26.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/8xfutoztn/)
(https://s17.postimg.cc/rprpxdr3v/C129_F9_C9-_DA6_A-481_C-_A429-77_AE5_ADF6001.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/rprpxdr3v/)
My diy pike box.
(https://s17.postimg.cc/r08xl0b4r/ACB544_D9-59_C6-4671-_A4_B8-57056774_C861.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/r08xl0b4r/)
When it looks like you've tied a dead chicken and two rabbit skins and an entire buck tail on a couple of hooks......you've got almost anough stuff on there. I used to fly fish them in Canada quite a while ago.
Rg
Very cool flies! Do those fisrt ones ride hook up or down? Probably up because of the bucktail?
Nope. Man, how big did you go?
Boondox- no I’m not going to Canada but that sounds like an interesting fly, I’ve already done deceivers but don’t have the dumbbell eyes for the clousers. I love the orange and green combo, I was going for a fire tiger color on those last flies. For building the head and cementing the eyes, I used Sally’s 3D gel coat since I didn’t have uv resin or epoxy.
Bigal- I once saw a video of someone combing out lengths of yarn to make fur and dubbing material. They used a dog slicker brush, the ones with lots of little metal teeth.
Boy....you guys have the bug bad. :laugh:....tying is very addicting and using different things to make flies is awesome..if my yarn retains water that's OK it works good for me after you brush out yarn you have dubbing 2 products from one I can give my coffee bean grinder a break
It's addicting ....isn't it?
Rg
I love it, I got it half way right then, I called this one half a rainbow chicken when I was done with itMy son loves to flyfish for pike and ties some amazing flies for pike and stripers...i'll show him your post fir some nice tie patterns...thanks for sharing.
(https://s14.postimg.cc/t4ku5by4t/5008_C8_FF-42_C6-48_B3-9624-_CFC61_A9_C6518.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/t4ku5by4t/)
This would be the other half I guess, not as long, but I added double and triple the layers of marabou
(https://s14.postimg.cc/50u2h4v4d/D84_E319_A-_BC2_B-48_D4-8_AEE-_B163_AD93_DEC9.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/50u2h4v4d/)
Those started off as
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The deep end of that worm hook is wrapped with a bunny strip so it maintains a deep body profile. Those use the same magnum bunny strip as the this bunny seaducer/leech (two bunny strips palmered together for the body)
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My son loves to flyfish for pike and ties some amazing flies for pike and stripers...i'll show him your post fir some nice tie patterns...thanks for sharing.https://www.flytyer.com/well-fed-pike-flies/
https://www.flytyer.com/well-fed-pike-flies/Thanks for posting this. Happen to have a bunch of old offset worm hooks that should work. Cabela's just refunded us a gift card for 6 year old floor lamps that were falling apart due to bad materials. Mama said use it for something nice. An 8 wt. fly outfit is on the way that somehow added up the penny what the refund totaled. :laugh: Hope to get after carp, bass on bugs, and pike this year. Lofty goals but, hey, it's my dream.
Here is the recipe that I found. I’ve tried a few different hooks so far, and the gamakatsu mentioned in the recipe are what I’m going to stay with, but the eagle claw lazer wide gaps work too.
https://www.flytyer.com/well-fed-pike-flies/Thanks seamonkey...i will pass it on to my son....will post some pics if he ties some of these.
Here is the recipe that I found. I’ve tried a few different hooks so far, and the gamakatsu mentioned in the recipe are what I’m going to stay with, but the eagle claw lazer wide gaps work too.
Great idea rg..I never thought of that one..nice flies..the rate it's going around my area there won't be any water to fish in if the keep draining the lake and river ..river is about 4 foot low now...Seneca riverif there's no fishing in your area then you won't have to make any more flies. :rotflol: :rotflol:
Got woke up by the security lights on the garage. Nothing out there. Must have been a critter. Anyway, now I'm awake :-\I would be intrested in how they run. Geo.
Tied up a few more Spin Mops yesterday and a couple Mop Flies to play with.
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Not pretty, but the spinners spin really well so they're ok. Didn't want to add any collar that might interfere with the spinner.
Added some Sili Legs to a fly just for fun.
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Think I'll keep playing with that one.
Good news is, the Canal is full up now. Put new propeller seals in the outboard yesterday afternoon and I'll be filling up the boat today to be out there early tomorrow morning. I'll have to take the 6 wt in the back yard today to shake some rust off I guess. Might even splash the boat this afternoon for a maiden voyage.
Rg
Last week my Amish neighbor gave me a turkey tail. Today his Dad shot one and knowing I what I wanted it for, skinned the whole bird including the tail, and sent it to me. I've got it cleaned and salted down. Would borax be better or is salt ok to preserve it?Borax, as it also kills the bugs.
Borax, as it also kills the bugs.
Borax, as it also kills the bugs.
That's why it's good not to bring in house till mid winter cause bugs will for sure be dead then.. I did not know borax killed bugs I know there's a crystal type thing they sell for ants and other stuff that you mix with sugar and they digest this mix and die from it it even gets back to the nests and rids of all bugs.. I think it's called diatomaceous earth?? Mostly ants it is used for..
Saturday’s washout was a perfect day to dust off the vice and tie some flies. I dusted off the rust with a couple small olive buggers. Then I decided to replace an empty spot in my box with some larger streamers. I tied a variation of the muddy buddy that I had made before but lost due to a break off on a big brown. Hopefully I can entice another one in the near future.I like it!
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Nice tie Pat, make a couple more and we can go get them broken off again!
Nice ties as always Bart. Truth be told, I haven't sat down at the vise in almost a year. But, that's going to change. I've made up my mind to sell the boat this spring and get back to stream and river fishing. Thinking about a sit on kayak, but not really settled yet.
Rg
I will post some pics soon......working on shrimp and crab patterns.
Going for Bonefish in Grand Cayman at the end of the month!!!
SeanP
BART, I LOVE THOSE FLIES! I"VE HAD GREAT SUCCESS AROUND ROSCOE WITH THE GODBEADHEAD PHEASANT TAIL NYMPH SIZE 16 AND AN ISONYCHIA EMERGER SIZE 14,CATCHING BROWNS TO 20 INCHES. GOOD LUCK THIS YEAR!
Those look very nice Bartman!
I like the leech pattern a lot. Some big brown is gonna think it's lunch time.
Rg
Well, my decision to take a few weeks off from the ridiculous crowd of people at Lowes who can't think.....at all....about the safety of themselves or their CHILDREN.....gives me time to renovate my Fly Tying room.Very neat tying bench. Mine not so neat. G.
The new work station.
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Still thinking out the remaining work surfaces.
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Rod rack and material storage.
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Shelving for more stuff
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Even tied a few Mop Flies
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And....sorted a mass of tangled jigs.
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Most of what's in place, was already there. Just re-arranged. It's getting there.
Rg
Bumping RG's original thread up as it's that time of the year again and there's good info in here. Who's tying?
Other than last Saturday, I haven't picked up a fishing rod since the end of October. I have been tying though. I bought new fly boxes for my son's for Christmas and tied an assortment to put in their boxes. After that, I started tying for my boxes. Started tying a bunch "Frenchies" or "Hot Spot" Pheasant tails as I've never used them before but they seem to be the rage. Got to field test them last Saturday on the Delaware River border water and they worked as I hooked up with 11 very nice trout, both browns and rainbows. I've also been tying compara-duns for the spring as you can never have enough of those on the Delaware system.
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I like those frenchies!
Still working on the crane fly pattern.Hey RG. If you don't mind me asking what is that leg material that your using? I've got a lot of silly leg material but it isn't as stiff as what you have there.
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It's getting there.
Rg
So thats what those over grown mosquitoes are.. ;D ;D
Looks pretty realistic Bob..
Oakleaf bugs were the bait on Conesus back in the day for perch!Need to get in small streams and turn over leaves to find them.
Gotta do something to keep busy.
Today I was working on "Humpys".
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Haven't tied these in a,while. Took a few to,get a handle on it.. I usually do a foam version. A bit less frustrating.
Rg
anyone use that powder coat paint dust for their jig heads. ? results?Yup. Short learning curve to get your heat right depending on the size of the jig head but it's really simple as you want to make it.
Nice ants; there working well right now alond with a bumble bee and tricos, of course.Do you run the trico off of the bumble bee using the bumble bee as a sight aid?
Bumble bee strike indicator......good idea.More or less. I can't see tricos or griffiths
Rg
This mornings fly box.
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Went for some stream bass. Caught a bunch of Rockies and 2 unknowns. I’m missing 2 hellgrammites now. Smallies I’d guess. A bit too much for 5x tippet.
Beautiful morning though.
Rg
Bart, the tricos are in the mail!
10 w rod = beat up bluefish :D
seriously i got the TFO pro II 9wt 9 ft they make it in a 10 wt also ...my 9 wt i have fished steelies salmon blues and stripers and the price was extremely affordable .... i love mine check one out
i throw surf candy big clousers with lots of weight and i have no problem you can try mine when you come salmon fishing if you want
Been playing around with this little dace pattern.
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Might work.
Rg
Got these today...pretty crazy, I wonder how they are tied.
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I'm wondering if they are going to cast like a sponge full of water. There must be some technique to casting these heavier flies/fly line that im not aware of. Its quite a lot of work!They make a special wrap for making those bodies. I couldn’t get my 8wt to cast those flies very well at all, I just use them for trolling now for lake trout but have yet to get a bite, going to try it for pike or stripers next time.
i will RG,i have a million zip lock backs filled with stuff doing a bit of a inventor as i go ,doing a wish list and planning what i want ,i like things handy and i like a place for everything , this makesa big differance when fly tying looking for a bobkin or a pair of hackle pliers is no fun at all.....Ha! That’s what’s in my file cabinets.
I like that set up rg. I have a mess on my bench but little guy is gonna organize for me good kid.now that i finally had my back surgery friday i have alot a time to tie i didnt think i would be comfortable tying but my chair is really nice gonna see what new flies n jigs i can come up with
Been playing with a bluegill pattern. Worked pretty well this morning.Is that head UV resin?
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Rg
A red glass bead and UV resin.Looks great! I've never used the resin, have to give it a try one of these days.
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Adds some color and a tiny bit of weight.
Rg
Don’t pay the extra bucks for Loon or Solarez. You can buy craft UV resin for a lot less on eBay. Don’t buy their overpriced UV light either. Get one in the 365-405nm range on eBay as well. I coat the finished head with Sally Hanson Hard as Nails topcoat. Seems to stay glossy better that way. If you warm the resin a bit in a glass of hot water it thins down and is easier to work with. I have a scented wax heater base that I stole from my Bride. I put a glass of warm water on it and it keeps it just right when I’m tying.Appreciate the advice. Part of my hesitation has been a belief that a lot of that stuff is hyped and over priced.
Fun stuff to play with.
Rg
Use cylindrical foam. Heat the hook a bit and melt it into the foam body. A bit of super glue and tie on a tail of some sort. Not real fussy. They’re bluegills.Thanks Bob...I will do that...I'll show my results as soon as I find some cyl foam.
Rg
anyone that knows me ,knows i hate change.today i decided it try something new ,i bought some uv resin and a uv light .....i just finished some clousers which i usually finish with epoxy ,the uv was faster neater and faster ......i'mnot ready to throw the epoxy totally away but i think in most situations uv resin is the way to go .i will be getting a suppy from e-bay or amazon
Thanks Bob...I will do that...I'll show my results as soon as I find some cyl foam.
John
Just beautiful, love the colors. I recognize some of the feathers, does Dom get partial credit?
The bobber project.That is amazing work. I agree I don’t think I would be able to use something so nice. It would go up for display. You are very talented RG
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One in the works.
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It’s getting there.
Rg
That is amazing work. I agree I don’t think I would be able to use something so nice. It would go up for display. You are very talented RGMy bride said the same thing. ;)
That is amazing work. I agree I don’t think I would be able to use something so nice. It would go up for display. You are very talented RG
Look good KC.. Steelhead bobbers ?
Bartman nice job on the flies, are those striper flies heads made with tinfoil and epoxy. Like the looks of them might want to try tying a few. Thanks in advance
KP, you can check my progress in the “Rod Building “ thread. Coming along nicely.👍🏻
Rg
all very nice stuff rg ,beautiful work !!!!
Pictures please!
Ice fished today and 90% of my fish came on my scud pattern as a dropper. I enjoyed that.
Rg
Takes a little finesse or patience I guess. I’ve gotten used to it for building a profile and adding weight to certain flies. The roller cutter is key for sure. That thing comes in handy for a whole bunch of applications.I can see the possibilities. I actually bought one for my wife a few weeks back. She's taken up quilting as a winter activity. Not your average pizza cutter for sure........
Like anything else...practice makes perfect.
Rg
Don’t let her catch you stealing it to tie flies.....Not a chance. i at least know where to get myself one. lol I started doing little stained glass projects with some of her stuff last year about this time and it's morphed into a "Honey, can you make this for....." ongoing thing. Doing a few "commissioned" works too, In addition to icefishing I took a part time job to get some exercise and get me off "the hill" a few days a week. Puts gas in the truck and I've lost twenty pounds. Back to tying some stuff up soon. Still some winter to go.........
I’ve taken a lot of pleasure from my fly bench this winter. Getting lost in working on a new patterns very much like fly fishing itself..
Rg
Further adventures in tying Gammerus with some Emu feathers I got the other day.
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Great job on those flies.
Sure look buggy.
Rg
They’re easy to tie if you have the right materials. Don’t know how he manages to get a knot in a turkey biot though. Hard for me to do with my big paws. I have to use tweezers.
RG the elf working in santas work shop ......
Nice find Bart. Good specimens to copy. Didn’t pop for a “Boo” eh?
i hope it's stocked better then our runningsThey all get the same items
Tie tricos, you won't need much material! :) :) :)I will, Thank you
Tie tricos, you won't need much material! :) :) :)
Tying a few different versions of the Albie *hore:
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Thanks, I'll be in RI next week for vacation so hoping to get these wet.
Good luck on your quest.
Do any of the fly tiers have flies tied by Ellis Hatch from New Hampshire?
We lost him several years ago. He tied the most amazing flies.
I had the honor of serving with him on Operation Game Theif in New Hampshire
How many of you remember Flip Pallot? As a kid I watched Walkers Cay Cronicles all the time. Got sucked into a video yesterday of Flip & Lefty fly fishing for carp. It was priceless.
Bart two of those salmon flies drifted like wets at night work really well for large browns when they wont take a mouse pattern.
Just tied a few Lively Legz pheasant tells with silver ribbing and bead. Should be out there today but I have some chores to do.
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Fishing room purge!Bob, I have plenty of room for fly storage here. 😁
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Been tying some flies while my lovely Bride is recouperating. Sat down this morning and that was it! Too much clutter and accumulation. So, the purge is on. There was stuff in bins, boxes and drawers all over the place. Im about halfway there. Sorting, organizing and dumping. Its crazy what piles p after some years of this addiction.
Thinking about how to store my fly collection. Its pretty substantial.
Bob - I zoomed in and didn't see any bottles of Gorilla glue.I switched to UV glue👍
;)
I’ve decided to sell my Dyna King Ultimate Indexer vise. I have my eye on a totally unreasonable fly vise. A vise that no one really needs. (But need has nothing to do with it)
If anyone is interested shoot me a PM.
A couple I’ve been playing with.
Pass Lake Special. It’s an old pattern I bumped into.
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Just something that came up while I was tying.
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I might have seen it before. Just came to mind. Tried a couple versions. This one’s the best so far.
It’s got some promise. Should float well. Could always use foam for the body.
Thought I’d share my first instruction in fly tying. The Orvis Fly Pattern Index….circa 1978.
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First fly pattern in the book….
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Note the second! Tells you something about flies that work.
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Tons of great information and not one video. Think I might take the challenge and tie every fly in this book. What a collection that would make. I might almost be able to tie them at this point in my hobby. Kinda like cooking 365 days of Julia Childe.
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RG gave me some of his leaders to test i put one on and have not worn it out in a few years ...everything from bluegills to blue fish and it still has a few miles left ...it took me a little to get use to how it rolls a fly .... great leader he should market them ..... the added color is great if your a nymph fisherman which i am .......
This weather has been good for ducks and grass seed.
I have a 4-day Catskill trip planned with my son for late next week and the West Branch is flowing about 5,000cfs this morning. I like to fish it when it's below 800cfs. :P
STOP RAINING already.
Necessity is the mother of invention. You'll figure it out. Maybe some tiny rubber legs as a stabilizer.They’ll work. I like a bit of fluff on my crappie jigs.
I'm always fishing the evening hatch into the darkness. The fish are still there but I can't see my fly. Was thinking about getting some glow in the dark yarn and using it as post on a parachute fly. Not sure if it will glow enough but worth a try.
Tied some simple crappie jigs for the upcoming spring bite.
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Necessity is the mother of invention. You'll figure it out. Maybe some tiny rubber legs as a stabilizer.
I'm always fishing the evening hatch into the darkness. The fish are still there but I can't see my fly. Was thinking about getting some glow in the dark yarn and using it as post on a parachute fly. Not sure if it will glow enough but worth a try.
Tied some simple crappie jigs for the upcoming spring bite.
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Very nice. Never seen that pattern.
Pestered the gills for bit after mowing greens this morning. Got some nice ones then they just shut down. Barometer is dropping steadily. Went from 30.28 to 30.05 in the last few hours.
Guess it’s gonna rain again.
RG those are pretty as are all your creations... are you coloring your deer hair? if so what with ?
RG where you hiding ....great time to be searching with a fly rod and terrestrials are in season :)
RG I can’t wait to see that bug after you’ve tied it. Everyone here is so talented.
RG I can’t wait to see that bug after you’ve tied it. Everyone here is so talented.
Bartman, I'm still a newbe so please forgive me- what do you fish for with such tiny flies?
Bart those are perfect. I like to use them in the spring or in deeper faster runs. Pairing those with a more natural offering on the dropper.
If you guys want a challenge, look up harvey pusher, tie me a few! (I need them for night trout but they dont seem to be available).
Are you guys fishing that on a Euro setup?
I’ve seen those jig nymphs for a couple years now but always thought they were mostly just for Euro nymphing
Are you guys fishing that on a Euro setup?
I’ve seen those jig nymphs for a couple years now but always thought they were mostly just for Euro nymphing
Not really sure what Euro Nymphing is
Not really sure what Euro Nymphing isHeres a diagram of a euro nymphing set up. https://www.theflyfishingforum.com/photos/data/657/medium/nymph_rig.jpg
Heres a diagram of a euro nymphing set up. https://www.theflyfishingforum.com/photos/data/657/medium/nymph_rig.jpg
with the euro setup, it sounds like we're making very short casts. That sounds good to me.
Typical brook trout fishing
Anyway, I watched a video posted from some guy in Europe on Perdigons and he would say that my attempts were too bulky and bumpy. I'll let the fish decide. I've been playing with the jig hooks a bit and tied a few more patterns including the "Blowtorch." Time to get out there and use these things.
Getting lost doing anything is good for the soul. I feel it on the stream, bank, the fly bench, the gardens, the wood shop, cooking………anywhere I can immerse myself in something other than necessity.
Anyway, what did you use for the hackle?
Looks good Bartman. In my limited experience, Perdigon flies typically do not have any hackle. It is usually simply small tail feathers, a body built up and tapered with thread, flash or turkey biots and then covered in UV resin. The UV resin will give the fly the smooth finish the Euro guys typically have. IMO it helps the fly sink like a rock.
What you tied looks more like a orange peeping caddis. I think this would be a perfect imitation for the October caddis nymph where if you switched to more of a yellow or green it would represent the typical peeping caddis you'd find the rest of the year. Either way nice work!
Couldn't agree more. The material is duck butt (CDC). A very buoyant and versatile feather, I tie some dry fly patterns with it as well.
Lol I couldn't even begin to tie something that small
Ben
I couldn’t possibly tie flies that small. Even, with glasses…😁
Rumor has it that bass tourney fishing has come to an end for KP….🤔. there are a couple bamboo fly rods that need reels and line. Oh, and, to get dusted off, of course!😎
I’ll still bass fish!😄
You need a couple classic reels for those rods KP. I know a guy who might let go of a couple of these.You're far too kind my friend! I couldn’t possibly take from your collection. However, I would take some lessons on how to set those rods up, with some time on the water, of course!!😎
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According to the source, this is a size 32 fly. 🧐
Started tying Peridgons. Never used them but I'm always willing to try new things. They are supposed to sink fast so I'm going to work on some different colors and give them a go. They also will end up in my ice fishing box. Anybody ever use these? Any good patterns for the northeast?
real pretty pic there western, looked like it was a nice day there
Still doing this regularly. I'm going to need more fly boxes.
Ha!! I know the feeling.
Almost ready to get to the fly tying bench. Couple more woodworking projects to wrap up.
i think you guys that love flyfishing would really enjoy this movie it is the history of hardys of england rods reels and all the family members and workers from hardys .....i loved the movie i found it on ruko .....but the internet says you tube .....The Lost World Of Mr Hardy (2015) if you love flyfishing and history and classic equipment this is a most see film ........it's a 2 to 3 beer and full bag of popcorn movie and i think i have a british accent now!!!!
https://www.google.com/search?q=The+Lost+World+Of+Mr+Hardy+(2015)&oq=The+Lost+World+Of+Mr+Hardy+(2015)+&aqs=chrome..69i57j33i160l3.1965j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 (https://www.google.com/search?q=The+Lost+World+Of+Mr+Hardy+(2015)&oq=The+Lost+World+Of+Mr+Hardy+(2015)+&aqs=chrome..69i57j33i160l3.1965j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8)
" The losy world of Mr Hardy"
your fly tying is like my fly fishing! :( :(I'll second that LOL
I been busy at the bench and hitting a pond I know ....tying one of my all around go to flies.
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low i really enjoyed it thank you
caught alot of fish on ugly flies and mistakes ......that's too funny :clapping:
Anybody have any experience with the Cheeky Tyro Reel that the Fly Shack has on sale ? I have a bargain basement reel on my 9' 5 wt. that I found in the cellar. I thought this cheeky reel might make a good replacement? the price looks acceptable.
Been playing with some #14 wets for gills and some squishy ball flies for crappie.Squishy ball flies seem neat. Solid bead?
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If the weather ever straightens out I’ll get to try them.
Ecobb, thank you for that The Lamson certainly deserves a look over. Plan on taking a ride up there tomorrow. Will look at both reels
Ecobb, thank you for that The Lamson certainly deserves a look over. Plan on taking a ride up there tomorrow. Will look at both reels
I got asked what fly will be my got to fly .hands down the pheasant tails is one of my best patterns accounting for more trout and blue gills then any other flies also I fish it in the winter for steelies and tie a version on a jig hook for ice fishing....easy to tie and every fly box should have a assortment
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what a great year so far ....between trout and panfish my fly rods are getting a great workout as is the fly bench ...i been doing a bunch of foam spiders and frogs i'm surprized how man trout in ponds hit the foam spiders ...... black has been my best i put a bright pink post on it's back so i can see it ....(getting old) later today i will start restocking the boxes keep tying and keep fishing ;D
AL theres no lock on my fly boxes when it comes to you ,what do you need buddy i'll send them to yathank you my friend :thumbup_smilie: :thumbup_smilie:
Nice, I want to do the same but busy with other stuff, this month is flying by.Me too That Trapper is breaking my heart !