MillCreekMinnow
Steelhead
I am new here. Is there already a thread for tubers?
Dont think so, but it looks like you just fixed that.I am new here. Is there already a thread for tubers?
I’d be down for it.No moderator here (my opinion carries no weight), but as an end user, I think we could do with a thread dedicated to tube flies. We have a sub-forum dedicated to fly tying and entomology, after all, and that would let those interested (including myself, selfishly) find lots of info on tube tying, in one place, without having to seek it out among pages of information, most of which, albeit awesome, is not about tying on tubes. A thread entitled "Tube Flies" would be a very effective search result for curious, new members not yet familiar with the lay of the land...
That said, I can be convinced either way; it's always fun to browse the What's in Your Vise? thread....
Not taking advice from people who soak perfectly good cod in caustic lye.just call it Chewbs, akin to how our Norwegian friends call them...
Nice fly! Do you think you could do a step by step? I'd like to try tying tube flies and I think I have the tool that is clamped in your vise, but I'm starting from scratch and haven't seen anyone tie a tube fly. For instance what is the green tubing at the rear of this fly and what is it for? And is the black cone head weighted? Do tube flies need a cone, or can they just be finished with a thread head and whip finish?
Eye see what you did there.MCM, your flies are so pretty. You're a pretty decent fleye tyer....
Zak,Nice fly! Do you think you could do a step by step? I'd like to try tying tube flies and I think I have the tool that is clamped in your vise, but I'm starting from scratch and haven't seen anyone tie a tube fly. For instance what is the green tubing at the rear of this fly and what is it for? And is the black cone head weighted? Do tube flies need a cone, or can they just be finished with a thread head and whip finish?
Roger Stephens is a legend in the sea run game but hardly gets any love on all the stuff I read. Been lucky to spend a little time with him and even sit down in his tying room!The best topwater searun cutt fly I’ve ever used is tied on a tube.
@roger stephens Delia slider squid topwater.
It has by far a much higher hook up ratio than others I’ve fished due to the stationary hook placement rather than one flopping around on a mono or braid loop.
SF
Roger Stephens is a legend in the sea run game but hardly gets any love on all the stuff I read. Been lucky to spend a little time with him and even sit down in his tying room!