October Fly tying contest ~ 4" Minimum.... Wet or dry, hard or soft!

[MillCreekMinnow]

The thread title pretty much says it all....

Also, I'm going to post a separate thread for September voting once I get some feedback from a few folks.

 

[Chucker]

Big enough, yes. Pretty enough? I doubt it!

 

[PhilR]

Has to be tied this month, right? I can't just dredge some monstrosity out of my flybox?

 

[Divad]

What are we targeting friggin whales!?

I have never tied a 4"+ fly, some of my winter steelhead patterns are close. This will be an interesting leap from the comfort zone.

 

[MillCreekMinnow]

Has to be tied this month, right? I can't just dredge some monstrosity out of my flybox?

If you tied it, post it! Or cut a small portion off one of @clarkman 's normal sized flies.

 

[Stonedfish]

A few past ones that hit the 4” mark.
SF

 

[FinLuver]

If you tied it, post it! Or cut a small portion off one of @clarkman 's normal sized flies.

That would make two and a half flies for this contest…

 

[Shad]

Looks like this guy just barely meets the spec. Can't recall the name, but a saltwater baitfish pattern I tied for the tuna trip I didn't go on... (please don't ask; it's a tender topic).

 

[Styskal]

Ok, I might have a plan for this?

 

[Mike Cline]

Gartside’s Soft Hackle Deceivers

 

[SurfnFish]

A few past ones that hit the 4” mark.
SF

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uh, that middle pic...fly porn?

 

[Shad]

Gartside’s Soft Hackle Deceivers
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I love the simple elegance (and effectiveness) of Gartside's patterns. Great redfish/snook fly there....

 

[James St. Clair]

Ok, I might have a plan for this?

Brian? Is that you?

 

[Divad]

Dirty Water Intruder (4.2”)
Red/orange dubbing balls and black turkey flat props, under marabou, ostrich, flash, fibers and a black schlappen collar.

Fun requirement MillCreekMinnow. Now I’m longing to try it out this winter.

 

[RCF]

Time to get inspired all you Streamer Junkies:

 

[Brute]

I’m liking this thread…I head to my bench in a couple days…looking to tie some trout spey & string leeches…

 

[mcswny]

Welp. Fucked this one up. I wonder if I could stretch out the flash in the tail a bit . It’s like being 5’ 11 3/4” and wearing thicker soles (for the record I’m a solid 1/2” over 6’).

Regardless, they’ll fish.

 

[clarkman]

Welp. Fucked this one up. I wonder if I could stretch out the flash in the tail a bit . It’s like being 5’ 11 3/4” and wearing thicker soles (for the record I’m a solid 1/2” over 6’).

Regardless, they’ll fish.
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Awwwwe, they're so cute when they're little babies....

 

[Shad]

Assuming we can enter twice....

Galloup's Peanut Envy in coho colors... not just for trout anymore!


Yes, it's a gimmick. I forgot the bead/cone head, and you can see I screwed up the head, but with the back hook point amputated and a sink tip, it should be worth a swing through a flat or two....

 

[FinLuver]

Welp. Fucked this one up. I wonder if I could stretch out the flash in the tail a bit . It’s like being 5’ 11 3/4” and wearing thicker soles (for the record I’m a solid 1/2” over 6’).

Regardless, they’ll fish.
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Horseshoes and hand grenades…