WWKimba 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2022 Dark Michigan Mayfly - This fly pre-dates 1950 and its designer's name has been lost to history. Some variations of this pattern include using light grey dubbing and/or using red thread as a rib. The original pattern most likely called for a black silk rib. Hook - standard dry fly, 8 Thread - black Tail - brown bucktail Wing - brown bucktail, tied upright and divided Rib - claret cotton thread Body - natural rabbit dubbing and red fox dubbing, mixed Hackle - very dark bluish grey dun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarrellP 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2022 Some Rickards AP emergers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2022 Emma Hook - Mustad 3399, 3906 or equivalent Thread - Black Tail - Scarlet hackle fibers Body - Scarlet floss. Ribbing - Gold tinsel Throat - Scarlet hackle fibers Wing - A pair of jungle cock body feathers 1861 FLIES by KEN SAWADA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MuskyFlyGuy 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2022 Norm, Beautiful balance and colors Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2022 Thank you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBPatt 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2022 Foam Backed Viz-a-Dun The foam adds a bit of buoyancy to John Barr’s fly. hook - WFC Model 3 #10 thread - Uni 6/0 black tail - elk hair rib - tying thread body - Ice Dub tan wing - Congo Hair white hackle - grizzly/ginger head/overbody - 1mm foam tan Used a brown version here To catch a few of these Regards, Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WWKimba 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2022 Deer Hair Drake - Created by the prolific Michigan fly tyer, Ralph Hanna in the 1960's. It's a general attractor pattern and good for use during most of the fishing season. Hook - Mustad 94840, 14 Thread - black Tail - 2 PT fibers, tied in a "V" Wing - white deer hair, tied as a single clump Rib - tying thread, tied crisscross Body - tan deer hair, tied extended and flared at the tail Hackle - grizzly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WWKimba 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2022 Eggie Special - Designed by Eggie Bugby somewhere between 1930 and 1950 and was also known as the Bugby Special. Mr. Bugby was a business owner in Grayling. MI as well as a fishing and river guide as well. This fly can be effective tied all the way down to a size 18 hook and the yarn body could be substituted with light yellow dubbing. It is designed to be used when any light-colored duns or spinners are on the water. Also, any standard dry fly hook can be used, Hook - Mustad 94840, 10-12 Thread - black Tail - 3-4 PT fibers Body - light yellow wool yarn Wing - furnace hackle tips, tied upright and divided Hackle - Rhode Island Red (brown) hackle, palmered the length of the body Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBPatt 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2022 AFM Lately, the cutts in the little blue lines have preferred something more subdued like this. hook - WFC Model 3 #10 thread - Uni 6/0 tan tail - yarn flame rib - medium tinsel opal body - Ice Dub hare’s ear gray 1st shoulder - golden pheasant body feather red 2nd shoulder - pheasant rump collar/head - deer hair Regards, Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBPatt 0 Report post Posted July 29, 2022 Muddled Hedgehog Used Davie McPhail’s fly as inspiration. Subbed pheasant rump for the pt legs since I don’t have any an wasn’t in the mood to knot some up; the Muddler head just because. hook - WFC Model 3 #10 thread - Uni 6/0 black body - Ice Dub hot orange wing(s) - elk hair dyed orange shoulder - pheasant rump dyed black collar/head - deer hair dyed black Regards, Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niveker 0 Report post Posted July 29, 2022 On 7/26/2022 at 2:47 PM, DarrellP said: Some Rickards AP emergers. Nice. A few of those in different colors and sizes could cover a good chunk of anyone's flybox. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cannonx4 0 Report post Posted July 29, 2022 SBPATT, that is one awesome looking fly. Great job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WWKimba 0 Report post Posted July 29, 2022 Ephoron - Designed by Al Rockwood and was designed to match the fall Ephoron hatches on several Michigan rivers. Al was a founding member of the Muskegon-White River TU chapter. Al stated that this fly should be tied delicately and he used a dubbing loop to tie the thorax. Try tying this pattern in a size 12 ans 16 as well. Hook - Mustad 94840, 14 Thread - white Tail - white porcupine hairs Abdomen - tying thread Wing - white calf body, tied as a post Thorax - white superfine Hackle - white, tied parachute Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarrellP 0 Report post Posted July 29, 2022 2 hours ago, niveker said: Nice. A few of those in different colors and sizes could cover a good chunk of anyone's flybox. I think substitute PT for the Hare's Ear and you have most of your bases covered. Maybe add a bright spot on a few. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted July 29, 2022 Ashdown Green Hooks - MUSR74-9672, TMC9395, or DA12220, sizes 4-8 Thread - Black Tail - Narrow section of red goose quill Ribbing - Oval gold tinsel Body - Dubbed with claret lamb's wool Hackle - Claret tied on as a collar and tied back and down Wing - White bucktail tied over the body and extending slightly past tail Ashdown H. Green originated this pattern. Records indicate that it was being used on the Cowichan River in British Columbia as early as 1889. The original pattern had white goose quill sections for the wings. Fish Flies: The Encyclopedia of the Fly Tier's Art - Terry Hellekson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
