British mike

Welcome Mike....from another Mike....there are a few of us in here.......... I agree with Redleg.................do not let some of these guys get a hold of a pic of you.................................you never know what they will do with it......... Anyway as I said welcome and you will get all the help you need from this forum. Mike...................

Wow he is a cool tyer HH.............thanks for the link............... :headbang: Mike................................

Thanks guys for all the suggestions and patterns.................... :yahoo: Mike.....................

I wont tell them if you dont Chase.................. we dont want them catching on to us and putting the prices up do we? Mike........................

Hi Ronnie, Good to hear that your back on your feet and things are getting better.............I agree with your sentiments regarding the site a great place to be part of and a great bunch of friendly members............. Mike.......................

As the Brit and never having seen an american bass................ I would be interested in this reply from you experienced bass fishermen out there. Im sure at some point I will be fishing for both large and smallmouth so lets have some killing patterns. Mike........................

Well if you have this on at work..............you can forget working............. :hyst: these guys here will keep you busy enough with all the great tyers we have and the information that is always forthcoming. Sit back and enjoy....and welcome Mike............................

Hey Steelie.....................when do we get to see the "HAIRWING" version..........lol.......... awwwwwwwwwww you know we are kidding dont ya......... :hyst: :hyst: Mike................... PS Some tinsel on the butt would have been a subtle touch........... :hyst:

I notice that several members have been asking about traditional fly proportions...I found this on a British tying site and thought it might be useful for some beginers. Mike................ FLY PROPORTIONS In imitative flytying confusion seems to reign in proportioning flies and nymphs. The following diagrams attempt to simplify this by taking measurements from both the natural insects and literally hundreds of photographs of them. This is not to say that the proportions are 100% accurate for all upwing species - they will however give a very good basis from which to work. In a standard collar hackled fly, the general consensus of opinion is that the hackle should measure 1.5 - 2 x the gape of the hook and the width of wing 0.5 - 1 x the hook gape. UPWINGED FLY PROPORTIONS %SIZES RELATE TO HOOK SHANK. EG.50% = 1/2 HOOK SHANK. On straight shanked hooks, the shank length is usually measured from behind the eye, to the point immediately above the barb position. Fig. 1 Tying Proportion for ‘adult’ upwinged flies Proportions will cover most of the Upwinged (Mayflies) likely to be found on British and European waters. With Spinners and Spent flies tails can be somewhat longer. Check the natural for number of tails, two or three. Wing width is normally proportioned by the gape of the hook. From 50%-100%. Hackle length 150%-200% of hook gape. Spread should not normally exceed thorax area. Heads when formed, particularly on nymphs. should be approximately the size of the hook eye Fig 2 Agile Darter nymph proportions as for dry fly, excluding tails which are 50% (usually) With the exception of one European nymph (this fly is not found on British waters) all Upwinged flies (Mayflies) in the nymphal stage have three tails. The proportions shown in fig.2 cover the Agile Darters which is the largest group and includes all the Baetis nymphs. The Stone Clingers, eg. Heptagenia and Bottom Burrowers, E. Danica and E. Vulgata are totally different - but still have three tails. The Moss Creepers, eg. E.Ignita (BWO) are similar but somewhat stouter

You guys are killing me............... :hyst: :hyst: ..and the really honest thing about these posts is that there true.................we all do the same things and allways looking for that something that will tie onto a hook........ An old aunt of mine (bless her) had an antique lamp shade that had real victorian colored silk as tassels............... :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: Well they were fantastic pastel shades of greens and reds.............Ok so a few are missing now..............what do I know about it.... :dunno: Mike...............................

Mike?...................I tried that site www.conranch.com. didnt seem to want to load...........any other contact for them? Thanks Mike.......................

Now thats strange...........I answered your post 10 mins ago and it isnt showing........ :dunno: :dunno: Well what I was saying, if I am still in Vermont in May count me in, its just a short drive for me.......... :headbang: :headbang: Mike....................

Maybe this would have been easier............im hoping that this is a picture of the vice Mike............ :headbang:

Just saw this in a British fly mag and wondered if anyone has used it or seen it. Very inovative design for a vice................. The same company that makes the reels. Here is the link...........http://www.vosseler-reels.co.uk/FLY%20TYING%20VICE.htm?id=30 Mike.............................

Not "Tippet" fibers Moccasin but as troutbum said.........we think its the golden pheasant "Topping" feathers that you are meaning...... Mike..........

I have to agree with Tuna.....................poly yarn is a great product and available in many colors and best of all...inexpensive................... :yahoo: Mike....................

Some good deals on Ebay at the moment for ceramic bobbins. Mike

You have been busy........................thats going to be a catcher............. Mike............................

Just one word to say......................WICKED.............. :headbang: :headbang: PS Did you get that package Brent? Mike...............

Brent...as I said before about this pattern................an inspiration to us all.................. :headbang: Mike...............

thanks Steelie..................i can put my dictionary away now...........lol Mike..........

checking out the website it looks like you can buy the etended bodies............wow they look cool but certainly do able by some clever use of lava lace or flexibody and a needle im sure............ Mike...............

OPPS...................sorry..............YA'LL.....see what I mean?............. :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: Now im laughing.............. :hyst: :hyst: You guys are killing me................ Mike...............

Hey guys......................remember im British so whatever way I say it its going to sound strange to you all.......................... :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :hyst: :hyst: :hyst: :hyst: ....just kidding........ Mike...............

Hi Swamp....I have found the same ribbon and it is like a stiffer organzer type material. I have used heat to shape it but like the idea of the heart cutter..................isnt is funny that fly tryers from all over the world find the same things. Maybe we all have the same warped minds set on finding new materials where ever we are.......................... :headbang: :headbang: :hyst: :hyst: Mike...................