Abbreviated July tying contest

[Buzzy]

Thanks @Scudley Do Right.

@Billy do we keep this going…?

Of the several tying contests, this was the one I felt like I could contribute something that wasn't too embarrassing. I guess the forum is done with tying contests since William didn't respond (publically). Huh, @Billy? @jasmillo - you tie a lot of very cool coho flies................. no hint there.

 

[jasmillo]

If @Billy is cool keeping this going, I’m down. We can do coho flies for sure if we have not already.

 

[clarkman]

I need to win one of these so I can really mess with your heads....

 

[Jake Watrous]

I need to win one of these so I can really mess with your heads....

I’d love to see what you come up with. One piece of advice: Coho flies are called that because they are for coho, not the size of coho.

 

[clarkman]

One piece of advice: Coho flies are called that because they are for coho, not the size of coho.

Crap....I'm out then.

 

[Billy]

Apologies to everyone for the confusion (@Buzzy, @jasmillo, @Scudley Do Right and others). As I stated in the June thread I am taking a break from the monthly tying contest. It's been a busy summer on a personal level and with participation trending down I wanted to regroup and come up with some ideas for future contests for this winter etc.

You all are totally welcome to keep going with the monthly contests if you want. Awesome ties as always everyone

 

[Josh]

I suspect participation will go up as the days get darker and wetter. This time of year is for being outside.

 

[Buzzy]

I suspect participation will go up as the days get darker and wetter. This time of year is for being outside.

Jeez, Josh - it's 92F already and only 9:30 AM. I was going to go carp fishing today but the half mile walf back to the truck in the afternoon sun? Too hot (or I'm just a wimp).

 

[TicTokCroc]

I won't touch the vise till fall, my hands get all messed up from work, and it's too nice to be inside.

 

[SteelHeadDave]

I’ve tied a lot of these. Works pretty good in the daytime too

 

[Stonedfish]

Saltwater coho flies for a September contest would be highly appropriate.
They’ll be plenty of people tying then as it will be prime time.
SF

 

[Buzzy]

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I’ve tied a lot of these. Works pretty good in the daytime too

Dave, I think I see the hook shank through the tying thread - what thread did you use on this? Super cool!

 

[Stonedfish]

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I’ve tied a lot of these. Works pretty good in the daytime too

Al’s Atomic Glow for the body material?
That looks great.
SF

 

[SteelHeadDave]

Dave, I think I see the hook shank through the tying thread - what thread did you use on this? Super cool!

Thanks Buzzy. UTC mono

 

[SteelHeadDave]

Al’s Atomic Glow for the body material?
That looks great.
SF

Yes it is. Coated with SH.