siestafred 0 Report post Posted March 15, 2006 A new addition to the fly pattern database has been submitted by siestafred: #20 Bullwinkle Midge (click link for more info) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
siestafred 0 Report post Posted March 15, 2006 Ok, the name is SullyTM's fault. These 'creative' types are always causing trouble. I would have just called it a Moose Mane Midge, but when he saw it he had other ideas! If you don't 'get' it, send him a PM, I'm sure he'd be glad to explain... Fred Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SullyTM 0 Report post Posted March 15, 2006 I don't know Fred...Some of the Forumites might need a WABAC machine to understand the significance of the name This is a nice little fly and Fred is always coming up with new patterns...I've tyed up a few of these midges with and without the CDC feather. Just waiting for the rain to stop and the water to clear up so I can toss 'em. Thanks for sharing Fred. Thom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redwings1 0 Report post Posted March 15, 2006 Excellent looking midge pattern! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
appalachian angler (tn.) 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2006 Nice midge! I would fish it in the film ungreased! AA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chase Creek 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2006 Am working on a pattern using squirrel tail. Now I'm going to call it Rocky. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SullyTM 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2006 ...me and my big mouth Post a photo when completed... Remember Siestafred's first posting was on a #26 hook :devil: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
siestafred 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2006 Remember Siestafred's first posting was on a #26 hook devil.gif That's right.......I only up-sized it for you Thom, so you'd be able to get in on the action. Just remember that! :yahoo: :hyst: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SullyTM 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2006 Now come on Fred...If I come back at ya with a pithy reply you and I will start sounding like those guys in Michigan :hyst: I did look at some #26 hooks the other day...shook my head and walked away However, this is a great little pattern...Can't wait to see Rocky and I'll give some thought to a Mr. Peabody design...on a 3/0 hook :yahoo: Thom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
siestafred 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2006 Heaven forbid!! Seriously, when I first started tying 4 years ago a #14 seemed tiny to me! Last year I decided to do my best to go smaller, so over a 16 month period I went one size at a time from a #18 to a #26. And I could not have done it without a magnifier, so I got a $25 cheapo from Office Depot that holds a 60W bulb. Not fancy, but it does the 26 just fine, and I think I could go one or two smaller with it. Problem now is, Thom, half the time I can hardly even see these smaller flies on the water unless the light is right! Go figure ! Fred :wheelchair: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SullyTM 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2006 OK Fred, so you're drawing a line in the sand...I'll look at the #26 again! Ever since AARP has been sending me literature I've been looking for something to make me feel younger. ...and yes, I use both a magnifying light and I wear glasses What have I got myself in to? :crying: Later... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
siestafred 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2006 Good on ya' Mate !! That'll keep you out of the malls ! :hyst: Here's the #26 Bullwinkle Midge Thom's referring to....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SullyTM 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2006 :coffee: Waaaaaaay to early in the AM for a #26. Thom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fly time 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2006 good lookin fly, bet its a killer. But come on guys I can tie a 26 with no magnifyer, in the dark with one eye closed :hyst: :hyst: . No just kiddin the smallest Ive tied is a 22. Keep up the good work, and good name Sully Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Klaas 0 Report post Posted March 20, 2006 Looks great,pefect bodymaterial so i gotta tie some of them to. Klaas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
