DaveC Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 If you saw Joe P tie then you must have seen how big his fingers are - it gives us all hope to do a good job at this craft! Have not seen him or ever met him, but I saw some of his work at the first cast in Guelph. His work is just amazing...cant wait to get to one of his sessions. BTW, you did a very nice job on the perch flies. I already took a couple of Bass on your flies as well. Only problem is when they get smashed around a bit they lose the lustre. Very simple but effective though...very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnfshn Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 Thanks for the feedback. What part lost the luster? I tried a new epoxy on that batch and wonder if that was a bad idea? They work on trout too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron4blues Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 We had some good ones in our little fly swap. The perch are very life-like. Dave's leech rocks (I love leech patterns), and the topwater flies are definitely getting some use very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCfly Posted August 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 was tired and the eyes are going a little (like you Dave) anyway here an effort at a version of the carron mea culpa for the ribbing, but we're getting closer cc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveC Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Thanks for the feedback. What part lost the luster? I tried a new epoxy on that batch and wonder if that was a bad idea? They work on trout too... The epoxy was fine, just the polar fibre I guess that's what you used...breaks down, that and me picking weeds out of it. They work great though....matter of fact last week on my first cast with a fresh one of yours bang....fish on. Bass love that perch pattern. You did a great job on them. Wondering if they could be duplicated with buck tail? I have the same problem with clouser minnows made with polar....gets crappy when its been washed around a bit. was tired and the eyes are going a little (like you Dave) anyway here an effort at a version of the carron mea culpa for the ribbing, but we're getting closer cc Cant see your pic CC ?? You were able to post pictures before? What did you do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveC Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 We had some good ones in our little fly swap. The perch are very life-like. Dave's leech rocks (I love leech patterns), and the topwater flies are definitely getting some use very soon. I wanted to ask how to use the top water, I think big dog made that? The white one? Use a floating line and twitch it across the top with short strips? I was thinking of colouring it green like a frog? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron4blues Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Short strips; vary the timing between strips, but let the ripples from each subside before the next. Some folks will wait as long as a minute between twiches. The closer you are to cover, the better. You can also swim the fly slowly across the surface and provoke strikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iHasFish Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 I've been tying a bunch of freestyle salmon flies lately. No plan, no recipe, just grabbing materials and throwing them on the hook how I see fit. It's working pretty well and I enjoy doing it. Let's see if the fish feel the same. With all this rain, the tribs will be full in no time I'm thinking. my newest. It needs a name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveC Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 my newest. It needs a name Very nice man....that looks too good to fish....lol. call it Christmas dinner....lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoeBaggin Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Call it .....the sweet tooth! RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron4blues Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Very nice! It has classic lines, like a Lady Amherst or a Green Highlander, so might I suggest a classic name? How about The Pale Lady? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iHasFish Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Thanks for all the suggestions. I'm thinking of making a recipe video for it, then I'll think of a name maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iHasFish Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Here's a modified zonker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveC Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Looks great...looks edible to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catfish Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Looks great...looks edible to me. Hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveC Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Hahaha No.....i meant like i would eat it. lol pink/blue pink/ white always good for steelies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iHasFish Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 No.....i meant like i would eat it. lol pink/blue pink/ white always good for steelies. It's really tough on the way out though. Worse than Mexican or Indian food any day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catfish Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 I might tie one up for this thread. Just dont be mad if it looks like crap lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catfish Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Thought I'd disgust you fly guys with a jig hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catfish Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Sorry about the grainy pics guys. Here is a custom fly: the hairy bugger. Largie magnet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom S Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Spent last night rearranging the rec room to set up a desk for myself. Tried a Troth Bullhead for the first time. I didn't have ostrich hurl, so I ended up using black marabou for the middle layer. The back is a bit lumpy for my liking, and the head needs some work, but I'll see how the bass like it and tie some more if they do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trouttamer Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 could pass for leech or frog, nice tie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom S Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 could pass for leech or frog, nice tie Tried it out last night, got one hit (didn't get a good hookset on the fish, performed and excellent long distance release). Found out I need to add more weight, it only hovered a couple inches under the surface at the most. Great for a frog imitation, not so great for a bullhead imitation. I'm thinking a larger, heavier (cone head?), full black version may be a good fly for the lower grand. Large enough to stand out, dark enough to be seen, and it would simulate natural prey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCfly Posted August 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 nice one Tom...like it cc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakeman4 Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 started tying some good ol fashioned streamers to get ready for the salmon and trout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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