[singlepic id=2340 w=320 h=240 float=right] This pattern was my entry for the 2010 Pet-Fly Smackdown, a friendly competition between fellow anglers involving a fly made incorporating some material from a pet you own. This fly has been fishing rather well this season and as such I’ve gotten a few requests …
[singlepic id=2070 w=260 h=180 float=left] I know it’s not a Caddis pattern but I needed a break the other day and was searching youtube for the usual fly fishing distraction when I came across a video from Frank Smethurst. He ties a midge pattern that peaked my interest. This thing has it …
Notes and Observations: Size and Prep ALL Dry Fly Hackle Before Tying! Be Weary of Elk/Deer Hair that contains Broken/Damaged Hair. It is a pain. Practice, Practice, Practice. [singlepic id=1897 w=495 h=415 float=center] [singlepic id=1894 w=495 h=415 float=center] [nggallery id=144]
[singlepic id=1827 w=260 h=180 float=right] Hook: Dai-Riki 075 #14 Thread: GSP 50 Deiner White Bead: Craft Store Bead Weight: 10 Turns of .15 Rib: SM Black Ultra Wire Over Body: 12 Strands of Black Krystal Flash Body: 85% Black/15% Peacock Ice Dub Hackle: Black Saddle Hackle (Oversized) Collar: Peacock Ice …
Hook: Dai-Riki 135 #14-16 Thread: 70 Denier Black Butt: SM Hot Yellow Ultra Wire Body: Peacock Herl Hackle: Soft Hackle (Oversized/White) To start this fly I wrap 5 turns of the SM Ultra Wire tight against the hook shank and position it just above/behind the hook barb then glue it …
[singlepic id=1029 w=495 h=415 float=center] Discipline By King Crimson. Check it Out, it might knock the hook out your vise. [nggallery id=80]
Lately I’ve spent time thinking about trout and tying flies I expect to catch them with during the later months of summer. I’m working with deer and elf hair again, seems the first two flies always turn out junk, a W.F.F. dozen is typically fourteen, but don’t tell the pro’s …
Hook: Dai-Riki 135 Scud Hook #16-#20 Thread: Any Color 8/0 or 70 Denier Tail: 2 Strands of Krystal Flash at a 90 Degree Splay Body: SM Gold Holo Tinsel Rib: SM Gold Wire Wing Case: Large Silver Tinsel Thorax: Peacock Herl For the life of me I cannot remember where …
