The challenge thread!

[Jaydub 0]

Standard Zug Bug

Hook: 2XL Nymph Hook

Thread: Black

Tail: Peacock Sword

Rib: Oval Gold Tinsel

Body: Peacock Herl

Hackle: Brown Hen

Wing: Mallard Flank dyed Wood Duck

 

Zug Bug (Jon Harness Variation)

This variation adds an alternate tail, a thorax and an uncut wing.

Hook: 2XL Nymph Hook

Thread: Black

Tail: Peacock fibers trimmed from the eye. (note: these are not the ends of herls)

Rib: Gold wire or tinsel over abdomen only

Abdomen: Peacock Herl

Thorax: Peacock Herl, slightly larger than the abdomen.

Hackle: Brown Hen

Wing: Wood Duck or dyed Mallard flank, uncut

 

[Jaydub 0]

Next fly: Bugmeister

[flytire 0]

friendly reminder

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Here is how it works

1. Tyer that accepts challenge has up to 5 days to tie the fly and post a picture, some leeway will be allowed on the number of days.

2. Only the first tyer that accepts the challenge will tie and post a picture of the fly

3. After posting pictures of the completed fly, that poster then names a new challenge fly.

4. Any version of the challenge fly is acceptable 

5. Have fun, this is not a competition, just a way to see some different versions of flies

6. Flies should be tied "fresh" for the challenge you accepted. Don't pull 'em out of the already tied box.

[niveker 0]

12 hours ago, Jaydub said:

Zug Bug

Good looking flies.  

[Poopdeck 0]

I’ll accept the bugmeister. 

[Poopdeck 0]

BUGMEISTER
Size 14 curved shank hook

Thread - 6/0 olive Uni

Tail - natural elk

Body - med ginger rabbit dubbing 

Post - white poly yarn

Wing - White EP fiber/natural elk

Thorax - UV peacock herl

Hackle - lt dun

NEXT FLY - HOLY GRAIL CADDIS 

[Trouttramp 0]

I will take the HOLY GRAIL CADDIS .

Ttramp

[niveker 0]

9 hours ago, Poopdeck said:

BUGMEISTER

Looks good, first I heard of the pattern

[Poopdeck 0]

29 minutes ago, niveker said:

Looks good, first I heard of the pattern

Same, I never heard of it before. I’m excited to fish it. 

[upnorthtier 0]

Wow so many nice ties, well done everybody. So many of these patterns id like to add to my fly box. Too busy with work at the moment, i hardly have time to spend time on the vice.

[Sandan 0]

14 hours ago, Poopdeck said:

BUGMEISTER
Size 14 curved shank hook

Thread - 6/0 olive Uni

Tail - natural elk

Body - med ginger rabbit dubbing 

Post - white poly yarn

Wing - White EP fiber/natural elk

Thorax - UV peacock herl

Hackle - lt dun

NEXT FLY - HOLY GRAIL CADDIS 

Nice tie @Poopdeck. The holy grail isa great pick. Fantastic caddis pattern.

[cphubert 0]

15 hours ago, Poopdeck said:

BUGMEISTER

Nice tie Poopdeck I never heard of this pattern or your pick, I'm enjoying this topic and getting exposure to patterns unknown to me.

[Poopdeck 0]

Thanks for all the kind words. 
 

4 hours ago, cphubert said:

Nice tie Poopdeck I never heard of this pattern or your pick, I'm enjoying this topic and getting exposure to patterns unknown to me.

Tying the fly is only half the challenge. Picking the next fly is equally as challenging. At least it is for me since I generally do not tie a large variety of flies. It is fun stepping outside of my individual fly tying box and exposing myself to new fly patterns and ideas. 

 

[Trouttramp 0]

Here is the HOLY GRAIL CADDIS, 

Never heard of it, this a pattern I found on YouTube. Poor pic , best I can do at this time  

 

 

Next FlY:

Turks Tarantula 

[Poopdeck 0]

Nice job on the holy grail caddis. I hope you fish it and have great success with it.