phluffhead 0 Report post Posted February 19 17 hours ago, LisaLou said: i think with the addition of eyestalks, it could be a shrimp type creature. Or without the tail, a tiny pink Christmas tree. I guess we know what I’m submitting for 2024 Christmas contest. That looks awesome. My first thought was Squid though! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niveker 0 Report post Posted February 19 On 2/18/2024 at 1:14 AM, LisaLou said: I keep coming back to look at this, I like it. I like that square bead. I think it would make a good stonefly pattern. I actually think you should claim it as your own pattern and name it LisaLou's Blockhead Stoner. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaLou 0 Report post Posted February 19 Thank you Phluffhead. It does look more like a squid for sure. I eat shrimp more often so that is what came to mind, after cleaning and de-veining a bunch of shrimp for Christmas (not sure I want to do that again, I had pruny fingers by the time I was done) It’s super easy fly to make. thank you Niveker. I stayed simple because I really liked how the black and gold thread looked. The square beads is one of the few I have that the 2mm tube fits into easily. I almost put a big red dot of nail polish on two sides for eyes, but let it go. I love the name, so thanks for naming the fly! And great work everyone. It's always an inspiration to visit this thread. Thanks for taking the time to take photos and post. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted February 20 Dr Breck Hook - Wet fly Thread - Black Tail - Jungle cock Body - Silver tinsel Hackle - Crimson Wing - White with red stripe Trout - Ray Bergman Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MuskyFlyGuy 0 Report post Posted February 20 Norm, Absolutely beautiful proportions on that Dr Breck. That is an amazing head you put on that fly. To Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fruitrollup 0 Report post Posted February 20 Firetiger Knucklehead Bugger Hook: size 6 4XL Hook (Daiichi 2220) Thread: UTC 140dn Chartreuse Tail: Marabou Blood Quills, Orange, Yellow, Chartreuse Rib: Copper Wire, Small Body: FNF Jelly Fritz, Chartreuse Hackle: Strung Saddle Hackle or Schlappen Head: 2mm x2 mm foam strips (Alt. Use Fettuccini Foam) Green & Yellow Throat: Senyo Dubbing - Chartreuse Note: Head style from Brian Wise’s Knucklehead flys. What do you all think of the proportions? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandflyx 0 Report post Posted February 21 Biot Buzz sz 10 black hook. great for behind a dry fly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niveker 0 Report post Posted February 21 14 hours ago, Fruitrollup said: What do you all think of the proportions? I think it's perfect, but more of a slider than a bugger, no? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DFoster 0 Report post Posted February 21 AUSABLE UGLY-VARIANT HOOK: #12 3XL CURVED THREAD: #70 BLACK UNDER BODY: .015 WIRE TAIL: MUSKRAT ABDOMEN/BODY: 50/50 MIX MUSKRAT AND BUFFALO DUBBING RIB: SMALL SIVER WIRE HACKLE: HEN- FURNACE HEAD: BRASS BEAD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted February 21 Bill's Dace Hook - Mustad 3665A Thread - Black 6/0 UNI-Thread Rib - Silver Lagartun flat French tinsel (medium) Body - Red floss Throat - Ginger hackle fibers Wing - Badger saddle hackles *Cheeks - Jungle cock *Book recipe does not include cheeks but the photo of the fly does. The Classic Streamer Fly Box - Mike Valla Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fruitrollup 0 Report post Posted February 21 3 hours ago, niveker said: I think it's perfect, but more of a slider than a bugger, no? Yes, I see that now. At any rate, it should be fun to fish, and I can use up all those bits of foam! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnyquahog 0 Report post Posted February 21 4 hours ago, flytire said: Bill's Dace Simply elegant. This is a beauty. To me the “Wow factor” is the tapered body that puts it over the top. Don’t know if the underbody is built of thread or all floss but thanks for sharing this one and all of your others. the body is danvilles 4 strand floss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niveker 0 Report post Posted February 21 2 hours ago, Fruitrollup said: At any rate, it should be fun to fish, and I can use up all those bits of foam! No doubt about that. I've been wondering why the hell I've been keeping all those small scraps of foam. Now I know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted February 21 Black Striped Minnow Hook - Mustad 3665A Thread - Black 6/0 UNI-Thread Tail - Barred wood duck flank Body - Silver Lagartun flat French tinsel (medium) Throat - Orange hackle fibers Wing - Golden badger saddle hackle over white and brown bucktail *Cheeks - Jungle cock *Book recipe does not include cheeks but the photo of the fly does. The Classic Streamer Fly Box - Mike Valla Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted February 21 1 hour ago, johnnyquahog said: Simply elegant. This is a beauty. To me the “Wow factor” is the tapered body that puts it over the top. Don’t know if the underbody is built of thread or all floss but thanks for sharing this one and all of your others. the body is danvilles 4 strand floss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
