André Ribeiro

I agree that in some cases, the presence of one item will makes no difference, and you aways could apply modifications that sometimes will produce flies better than the original recipe. But in this specific case I think the hackle is important, look at the proportions of the EHC: In many flies, every material has a function. The hackle in EHC works like outriggers, confering equilibrium to the fly, without it I guess the fly will not aways land straight. Big Hug

In most of the cases, the feathers have a natural concavity, and it matches with the shiny side. So if you want a natural movement of the hackle (bristles facing backward) tie the shiny side upward. But if your intent is to produce a reversed hackle (like the Kebaris), use the other side of the feather. I guess in this particular case, Elk Hair Caddis, because of the characteristics of the dries hackles (short and firm bristles), it will makes no difference. Big Hug

These are the winged form of our leafcutter ants, knowed as saúva (Atta ssp.) They assume this form, size and the wings when is time to reproduce and form a new colony.

Here in Brazil the ants also have wings

This could be great, but I think the rod is too short. Sometimes you need a little longer casts and perform these casts with this rod certainly should be a challenge. I use a #1 outfit: TFO Finesse #1 rod (6'9" long), TFO BVK #0 reel and Rio Trout LT #1 line. It´s still heavy for these micro fishes (in fact I think even that micro equipment is), but it works very well, it´s fine light and good for casts. Big Hug

Guys, in order they're: Astyanax brevirhinus (lambari do rabo amarelo - yellow fin lambari), Bryconops melanurus (lambari de sangue - blood lambari) and Characidium sp. (mocinha - little lady). They're not immature frys they're adults and probably able to reproduce.

Yes, in fact, most of the time! There are other micro species in the rivers I usually go fishing, but hook them using a fly, is a challenge. Keep on trying. Big Hug

Here a really good set of great old school flies http://traditionalflies.com/index.php?flies Big Hug

Most of the time #12 and #14: Big Hug

CDC is Cul de Canard or "Duck Bottom", so there's no Goose CDC, maybe an ODC (Oie de Canard). I guess it depends on the species, but both of them should be even. Big Hug

No need words, just applauses...

Try this one: http://www.fuzzyflies.com/2013/12/gafanhotos-praga-ou-dadiva-divina.html Big Hug

Ciao Luca, Great tie! In every of your flies I learn something, one techinic, one material, one recipe at all. Thanks for share! Big Hug

Hi Jerry, Two more adjustments: watch for the length of the tail, keep all elements with the same measure; when tying the feather, try to keep it's curvature faced to the hook shank, this will produce a palmering hackle with all the fibers toward back. What species you're targeting? Big Hug

Much better Jerry, I guess you get the idea! I think you could can make it even better, put a little more volume on tail and tie the chenille just over the place you fixed the marabou. It will eliminate the gap between the tail and the body. Big Hug

Hi Jerry, You need to choose a feather with shorter fibers, try 2 times the hook gap distance. Check it out: http://www.fuzzyflies.com/2013/07/a-espetacular-woolly-bugger.html Big Hug

It's one of my favorite dry flies! I'm just an apprentice, but I think my flies aren't so ugly, and the most important: they catch fish! Here my SBS, hope it could help a little: http://www.fuzzyflies.com/2013/08/na-duvida-elk-hair-caddis.html Big Hug

Check it out: http://www.fuzzyflies.com/2013/07/a-espetacular-woolly-bugger.html Big Hug

I'm just an apprentice, but i think I can contribute to someone: http://www.fuzzyflies.com/

Very nice ties! Great colors, specially the backs. Big Hug

Thanks agn54, It's just lead wire covered with tinsel and a thin layer of epoxy. Big Hug

Thanks Zack, It's a Sasame Snook Hook, bended by two pliers: See more here: http://www.flytyingforum.com/index.php?showtopic=74510 Big Hug

Thanks Chefben, I've applied some "photoshop" in them, so they look nicer. Big Hug

Thanks Piker, A friend of mine always say: Red in water means blood, and blood in water means hungry predators! Big Hug

Thanks Matt, Always trying to make them look better. Big Hug