Squeezy 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2022 Couple I tied last night. Enjoying it this far. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeezy 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2022 I suppose I should have inquired if it’s ok to post here…. I read the post in regards to giving feedback/critiques, but didn’t see anything about what’s required. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niveker 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2022 1 hour ago, Squeezy said: I suppose I should have inquired if it’s ok to post here…. I read the post in regards to giving feedback/critiques, but didn’t see anything about what’s required. Thanks! I'm not a moderator, but .......... I can say with certainty that it is okay for you and anyone to post flies on this thread, for the purpose of showing others what you/they are tying, whether it be a new tier or one with a lifetime of experience. If you want feedback/critique on your flies, you should specifically ask for it, AND be receptive to it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeezy 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2022 Thanks Niveker- wasn’t sure if it was only for expert tiers, as all the flies seem to be photographed well, with proper lighting and include materials used with history for some. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBPatt 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2022 Burnt Muddled Soldier (variation) hook - WFC Model 6 #6 thread - UTC 140 black tag - medium tinsel gold rib - small wire gold body - Arizona Simi Seal red body hackle - badger shoulder - golden pheasant body feather red collar/head - deer hair dyed black Regards, Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2022 13 hours ago, Squeezy said: Thanks Niveker- wasn’t sure if it was only for expert tiers, as all the flies seem to be photographed well, with proper lighting and include materials used with history for some. As Niveker said, these monthly fly threads are for ALL members to post their flies. A while back, some people were taking critiques of their flies personally, and the rules were changed a little. Now, if you want criticism of your efforts, ask and ye shall receive. But please, DO post your monthly tied flies. We can't all be professional tiers and photographers, but many of the members seem to be both. I'm neither. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarrellP 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2022 By all means post your flies, SSqueeze. Seeing them on line serves as a impetus to keep improving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WWKimba 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2022 17 hours ago, Squeezy said: Thanks Niveker- wasn’t sure if it was only for expert tiers, as all the flies seem to be photographed well, with proper lighting and include materials used with history for some. If you a member in good standing, PLEASE post your ties! I love see newer (to me, that is) patterns and different directions fly tying can be taken in. Besides, if they allow my ugly ties here, ANYONE should feel welcome! Kim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WWKimba 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2022 I've been postings for dries lately (my weaker area of tying!). Here is a combination of a dry and its related nymph wet fly. Again, from Tom Deschaine's fine work as a fly historian. Enjoy! Strawman (dry) - Paul Young designed both patterns shown here in the 1930's. Paul was a recognized tyer and rod builder from Detroit. The nymph version was developed first and was to be fished either wet or dry. He saw that other fisher were having great success fishing the nymph dry that he developed this dry pattern. Each version can be tied in four versions - black hair with gold ribbing (shown on the dry), light hair with yellow floss ribbing (shown on the nymph pattern), brown with black ribbing, and white with silver ribbing. The only difference he made in the designs was a lighter hook and longer cut deer hair for the dry version. Hook - dry fly, 10-14 Thread - brown Tail - mallard flank fibers, tied long Rib - gold flat tinsel Body - black deer hair. spun with spaces between the spun hair for the rib and cut to ~ the hook gap length Strawman (Nymph) - Similar to the above. Also, Paul originally tied this pattern without a rib and on a standard nymph hook. It is a variation of a fly from Canada that Paul's friend, W. O. Stoddard. Also, he originally fished this fly dry and changed to a wet after the pattern had taken on water. This pattern also could be tied in the four color combinations. This fly is a cased caddis imitation. Hook - standard nymph hook, 12-14 Thread - brown Tail - mallard flank, tied long Rib - yellow silk floss Body - light deer hair, spun (no separations here) and trimmed to about 1/2 a gaps length Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBPatt 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2022 Ginger Gold Muddler hook - WFC Model 3 #10 thread - UTC 140 woodduck tag - Orvis Saltwater fluoro orange/resin rib - small wire gold body - Ice Dub tan body hackle - ginger shoulder - partridge dyed golden olive (2 Tsp Rit Golden Yellow, 1/4 Tsp Rit Camel/2 cups water) collar/head - pronghorn dyed golden brown (2 TspRit Golden Yellow, 1/4 Tsp Rit Dark Brown/2 cups water) Regards, Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandan 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2022 A few size 18 PMDs. CDC biot cripple: Rene Harrop pattern Tilt wing dun. And a Catskill style. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WWKimba 0 Report post Posted July 4, 2022 Teacher - This simple pattern is from Boyd Senter. Boyd opened a sporting goods shop after his retirement as an accomplished big band and jazz musician - he played with Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, and Freddie Fisher and led his own jazz band, Boyd Senter and the Senterpedes. He sold his own patterns in his store as well as repairing instruments for local high school bands. This is meant as an all-purpose tie with the larger sized flies for summer use and the smaller sized patterns for use in the fall for the BWO's. Hook - Mustad 94840 or 94833, 12-24 Thread - black Body/Tail - natural deer hair tied around the shank and extended beyond the hook bend as the tail Rib - tying thread crisscrossed on the body Hackle - brown and grizzly, mixed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted July 4, 2022 Bat Wing Emerger Hook - Sprite S2499 or equivalent Thread - Olive Bead - Black pearlescent glass bead Tail - Grizzly hackle fibers Body - Stripped peacock herl Wing - Fluffy end of a grizzly hackle Thorax - Olive dubbing Coat the hook shank with crazy glue prior to wrapping the stripped peacock herl Search YouTube for "Bat Wing Emerger" instructional tying videos. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBPatt 0 Report post Posted July 4, 2022 Orange Ass Green Peter Crippler hook - WFC Model 6 #10 thread - Uni 8/0 red tag - Orvis Saltwater fluoro orange/resin rib - small wire gold body - Starburst Dubbing olive body hackle - furnace 1st shoulder - mottled hen back 2nd shoulder - golden pheasant body feather red Regards, Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted July 5, 2022 Alice Conba Flies Brown Bug #1 Hook -Sprite S2499 or equivalent, size 10-14 Thread - Brown or black Over body - Brown v-rib Under body - Brown thread Head - Peacock 'Glister' or peacock ice dub Brown Bug Hook -Sprite S2499 or equivalent, size 10-14 Thread - Brown Over body - Clear Ultra lace Under body - Brown thread Head - Peacock 'Glister' or ice dub Golden Bug Hook -Sprite S2499 or equivalent, size 10-14 Thread - Yellow Over body - Clear Ultra lace Under body - Yellow uni stretch Head - Tan 'Glister' or ice dub Golden Pheasant Bug Hook -Sprite S2499 or equivalent, size 10-14 Thread - Brown Over body - Clear Ultra lace Under body - Golden pheasant fibers Head - Peacock 'Glister' or ice dub Orange Spot Bug Hook -Sprite S2499 or equivalent, size 10-14 Thread - Brown or black Over body - Brown Ultra lace Under body - Black, orange, black thread Head - Black seal fur or ice dub Pearly Bug Hook -Sprite S2499 or equivalent, size 10-14 Thread - Black Over body - Clear Ultra lace Under body - Pearl tinsel Head - Peacock 'Glister' or ice dub Pink Bug Hook -Sprite S2499 or equivalent, size 10-14 Thread - Pink Over body - Clear Ultra lace Under body - Pink thread Head - Pearl 'Glister' or ice dub Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites