flytire 0 Report post Posted December 28, 2023 Signal Light Hook - Single salmon Thread - Black Tail - Purple hackle barbs tied short Ribbing - Oval silver tinsel Body - Rear quarter, dubbed with fluorescent fire orange lamb's wool; the second quarter, dubbed with fluorescent chartreuse lamb's wool; the front half, black chenille Wing - Strands of blue, pearl, claret, and green Flashabou Accent (or substitutes) mixed and tied over the body, with an overwing of black marabou Hackle - Purple tied on as a collar and tied back Randall Kaufmann of Portland, Oregon, originated this pattern. Fish Flies: The Encyclopedia of the Fly Tier's Art - Terry Hellekson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MuskyFlyGuy 0 Report post Posted December 30, 2023 Finally finished the popper that has been in the vise for over a month. Got to tie several more Murdich Wigglers and Tequeelys to be ready for summer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted December 30, 2023 Thunder and Lightning, Polly's Hook - Single salmon Thread - Black Tail - Golden pheasant tippet Ribbing - Oval gold tinsel Body - Dubbed with black lamb's wool Hackle - Fluorescent fire orange tied on as a collar and tied back and down Wing - Dyed dark brown bucktail tied over the body Cheeks - Jungle cock eyes or substitute E. H. "Polly" Rosborough of Chiloquin, Oregon, originated this variation of a popular Atlantic salmon fly pattern. Fish Flies: The Encyclopedia of the Fly Tier's Art - Terry Hellekson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted December 30, 2023 Grumpy Frumpy Hook - 2X-long dry-fly hook, size 12 Thread - Red Tail - Brown polypropylene yarn Body - Yellow floss Back - Tan closed-cell foam Legs - Rubber legs Wing - White polypropylene yarn Hackle - Light brown Favorite Flies: A Comprehensive Guide to Tying and Fishing the Best Flies Available - David Klausmeyer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted December 31, 2023 Luke's Favorite Hook - Single salmon Thread - Black Tip - Oval gold tinsel and green floss Tail - Golden pheasant crest Butt - Black ostrich herl Body - Green floss Hackle - Black Wing - Gray squirrel tail dyed green Cheek - Jungle cock From an internet photo nova scotia salmon flies - Google Search Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaydub 0 Report post Posted December 31, 2023 Last of the year. In over 40 years of fly tying, I probably have enough fingers and toes to count all the winged wets I've tied. I need a lot more practice tying the wings. Royal Coachman Wetfly Hook: 1XL Wetfly Thread: Danville 6/0, black Tail: Golden Pheasant Tippet Body: 1/3 peacock herl, 1/3 red floss, 1/3 peacock herl Hackle: Brown hen WIng: White duck quill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted December 31, 2023 👍👍 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandan 0 Report post Posted December 31, 2023 Last day of the month. A midge larva I've been working on. I think, hope, it'll catch fish. Hook: U203 size 24 Thread: black veevus 16/0 Abdomen: med ice blue tinsel Rib: x small black wire Thorax: red laser dub Wingcase: lt. dun Medallion sheeting Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MuskyFlyGuy 0 Report post Posted January 1 3 Murdich Wigglers and 1 variant for smallies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MuskyFlyGuy 0 Report post Posted January 1 Jaydub, Terrific wet fly! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
