My guess is you’re pretty good at tying those right about now100 each zebra midges and elk hair caddis done for the tie a thon View attachment 111116
Good at, sick of, one or both of those.My guess is you’re pretty good at tying those right about now
Tying up some orange thread underbodies with 15 lbs mono and bead(s) setup for back hook; over that will be pink floss down n back, fl. apricot marabou; pink thread head. Front hook is the same recipe, omitting the tangerine seed bead (stop); the front hook bend, barb, point are clipped off.A little tyin’ at the vise tonight…
First of many for a buddy headed to Alaska on a motorcycle ride this summer.
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speaking of...(weird lead in, I know)...I did just order some tails from a new vendor recommended by a local guy who as been chasing those critters for several years. We'll see if they come close to comparing to my current favorite vendor. Who knows? they may be better....but maybe not.That's pure tail porn, right there
I've gotta say, I'm really diggin' all of these streamers coming off of your vise lately!Saturday tying…
(Damn gel super glue got all over the head, in trying to secure the eyes better. Another new pattern to tie for me.)
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I’ve had similar experiences with superglue. Now I install the eyes with a small drop of superglue, cover with UV resin, and zap them in place. Less mess.Saturday tying…
(Damn gel super glue got all over the head, in trying to secure the eyes better. Another new pattern to tie for me.)
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