DarrellP
Steelhead
Very well tied! The head would do Syd Glasso proud.
What's in your vise?
- Thread starter Billy
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Divad
Whitefish
iPhone really hates the iridescence of these feathers, I was just as shocked when the light hit them.
Inspired by John Newbury’s fly, but I palmered forward with a dubbing bump for support. Never read his process before tying the fly so I may give it another shot.
GOTY
Steelhead
Very cool. I hadn't seen John's process either. Need to try that!
A true classic pattern morphed into a real beauty.
GOTY
Steelhead
Thanks bud
one of my favorites
Scottp
Legend
Dunkeld Octopus (variation)
Picked and chose parts from Davie McPhail’s and Scott Jackson’s versions.
hook - WFC Model 6 #10
thread - Uni 8/0 fire orange
tail - yarn chartreuse
rib - small wire gold
body - Starburst gold
body hackle - hot orange
1st shoulder - pheasant rump dyed orange (1 Tbs Rit Sunshine Orange/1 cup water)
wing - deer hair dyed black
2nd shoulder - hen grizzly dyed Silver Doctor blue (2 packs Koolaid Ice Blue Raspberry/1 cup water)
cheeks - biots chartreuse
Regards,
Scott
Picked and chose parts from Davie McPhail’s and Scott Jackson’s versions.
hook - WFC Model 6 #10
thread - Uni 8/0 fire orange
tail - yarn chartreuse
rib - small wire gold
body - Starburst gold
body hackle - hot orange
1st shoulder - pheasant rump dyed orange (1 Tbs Rit Sunshine Orange/1 cup water)
wing - deer hair dyed black
2nd shoulder - hen grizzly dyed Silver Doctor blue (2 packs Koolaid Ice Blue Raspberry/1 cup water)
cheeks - biots chartreuse
Regards,
Scott
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I can't remember if I've answered this or not, but no, I don't reverse tie it. I just progressively use more hollow bucktail as I work my way to the head to get it to spread out wider. I've found that reverse tying gives me a slightly more bulky profile when wet than I prefer for these. I sometimes do for muskies, but usually not.
Scottp
Legend
Looper Dooper (variation)
Found this on the interweb. Made a few minor changes; a bit more flash in the thorax and marmot tail instead of squirrel for the wing.
hook - Maruto 7999 #8
thread - Uni 8/0 black
tag - medium tinsel opal
rib - small wire gold
body - hare’s ear dyed olive
thorax - Starburst olive
shoulder - pheasant rump dyed olive
wing - marmot tail
Regards,
Scott
Found this on the interweb. Made a few minor changes; a bit more flash in the thorax and marmot tail instead of squirrel for the wing.
hook - Maruto 7999 #8
thread - Uni 8/0 black
tag - medium tinsel opal
rib - small wire gold
body - hare’s ear dyed olive
thorax - Starburst olive
shoulder - pheasant rump dyed olive
wing - marmot tail
Regards,
Scott
That’s almost Broncoesque…I figured I should get something big and black into my bully box.
Tied up on an Ahrex TP605 2/0.
Size 6 Ahrex Bomber hook
Sorry if you’ve answered this elsewhere, but what’s that material? Looks kinda like angel hair, which I love the movement of but hate dealing with while tying! Haven’t seen it in those colors. Anyway I love the look!
singlehandjay
Life of the Party
More recent ties. Hope everyone has a good evening
Quality work Jay!
singlehandjay
Life of the Party
Thank you Evan.
GOTY
Steelhead
Awesome
Scottp
Legend
Miami Muddler
This one’s for Andy; neighbor went to The U and even though he’s not a fisherman, he’s a big ‘Canes fan and a nice guy.
hook - WFC Model 6 #8
thread - Uni 8/0 fire orange
tag/rib - Orvis saltwater fluoro orange/resin
body - Starburst olive
body hackle(s) - grizzly dyed chartreuse/hot orange
shoulder - pheasant rump dyed orange (1 Tbs Rit Sunshine Orange/1 cup water) collar/head - pronghorn dyed olive (1 Tbs Rit Golden Yellow/2 cups water, overdyed with 1 Tbs Rit Golden Yellow, 1 Tsp Rit Dark Green/2 cups water)
Regards,
Scott
This one’s for Andy; neighbor went to The U and even though he’s not a fisherman, he’s a big ‘Canes fan and a nice guy.
hook - WFC Model 6 #8
thread - Uni 8/0 fire orange
tag/rib - Orvis saltwater fluoro orange/resin
body - Starburst olive
body hackle(s) - grizzly dyed chartreuse/hot orange
shoulder - pheasant rump dyed orange (1 Tbs Rit Sunshine Orange/1 cup water) collar/head - pronghorn dyed olive (1 Tbs Rit Golden Yellow/2 cups water, overdyed with 1 Tbs Rit Golden Yellow, 1 Tsp Rit Dark Green/2 cups water)
Regards,
Scott
