JarrodRuggles 0 Report post Posted August 9, 2005 Lets see how good yall can imitate the march brown mayfly.....any stage. heres the kicker...... MUST BE FISHABLE theres a twist for ya Just curious as to how good yall can do that. I think we'll definately see some cool ones!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JarrodRuggles 0 Report post Posted August 9, 2005 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SullyTM 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2005 Jarrod...That looks yummy. Have you fished it yet? Got any stories? Thanks. SullyTM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JarrodRuggles 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2005 lol, thats the real thing oh wait!!! no, its clear now...I tied that last night in a few mins Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CjCalls 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2005 When you say fishable... do you mean tie it on and cast it to a fish OR it must be able to catch multple fish and still survive?????????? Let's get all the rules straight first. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JarrodRuggles 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2005 ok, must be able to float, (if adult) and sink (if nymph). Must be the same size. Thats about all I can thing of thats possible......lol Jarrod Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2005 Not bad Graham, almost looks real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SullyTM 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2005 ...you're killin' me Graham Do I dare ask for a step-by-step? I'm just getting started in realistics and a mayfly pattern has ALWAYS been on my to-tie list...HELP ME There are some excellent tiers posting here in the Realistic section...I've been staying away from tying realistics for the past several months but ever since I signed on to this Forum you folks have jumped started my desire...Thanks to all. Thom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FebFly 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2005 hey Graham, how did you make this body? man, you are an artist! congratulations! great mayfly... what is its size? I am a beginner too and a step-by-step would be a great help! best regards FebFly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2005 Ok, I need to confess, this is not a tied fly, I made the picture in Photoshop, using an image of a real March Brown. I haven't had time to tie flies in almost two weeks, today taking off work and going up to Big Bear Lake with my son, not fishing, just hanging out and have a nice lunch on the lake. I just finished a sizable project at work, and now have more time again for pleasurable things, such as tying. Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JarrodRuggles 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2005 new rule...... Photoshop not permitted Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salmonfly 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2005 Though the gills don't show well in this photo they are made from poly yarn and do actually breathe in the water ... http://www.hatchmasters.ca/m2a.JPG And though it looks fragile ... it's rock solid and good for numerous fish ... Size 14 standard dry fly hook shown (no Photoshop involved as per the new rule ... ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steelsmith04 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2005 Hey I was hoping to be the first one to finish a fly so mine didn't look too bad. I fell asleep at three though and didn't finish painting it until this morning. Nice job Salmonfly What did you use for the legs? Looks great. Well here's my try at it. Don't laugh too much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JarrodRuggles 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2005 swwweeeeetttt steelsmith but for some reason salmonflys not showing up on mine....."user posted image" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
