day5 0 Report post Posted June 14, 2006 A new addition to the fly pattern database has been submitted by day5: my first deer hair bug (click link for more info) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
day5 0 Report post Posted June 14, 2006 This is honestly my first try at a fishable bug. I have played with it here and there and given up on it . I thought id try it again. This is all due to the information I have learned on this site!! please say what you wish about the bug I'm open for any critique Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 14, 2006 Looks good for a first attempt! Just by looking at it I might suggest trimming the hair a tad closer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruce Derington 0 Report post Posted June 14, 2006 Nice job :headbang: It will fish fine ! The different colors are well defind and you didn't crowd the head. I would suggest tying the legs a little longer and use at least 3 feathers per side when making the legs, this will impart more action. When tying in the collar in front of the legs we normally tie in big webby feathers and there should be 2 or more of those tyed in as well. I learned from Jimmy Nix and Chris Helm and they both have great vids on techniques.It looks like your well on your way to tying great bugs, just remember to pack each clump then a small drop of head cement after each one, this really keeps the bug from falling apart.Also, never put a wet bug away, always let it dry 1st. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dble Haul 0 Report post Posted June 14, 2006 That's a very good start for your first tie. My only advice is to pack the hair tighter and trim it closer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Hard 0 Report post Posted June 14, 2006 Great colours, It is hard to tell from the pic, but I am wondering if the deer hair part of the fly should be moved closer toward the eye of the hook. To allow more room in the hook gap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 14, 2006 Since the other guys have given you the constructive criticisms, I'll just add this: I betcha that would be great tossed along the edge of some lily pads. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dble Haul 0 Report post Posted June 14, 2006 Great colours, It is hard to tell from the pic, but I am wondering if the deer hair part of the fly should be moved closer toward the eye of the hook. To allow more room in the hook gap. I think that's just part of the hair needing to be trimmed closer. The underside should ideally be about flush with the hook shank. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruce Derington 0 Report post Posted June 14, 2006 Joe Hard mentions a great tip, typically the spinning and or stacking should start 1/16or so of a inch in front of thr hook point, there is actually a small gap between the collar/leg tie in point and where you begin your 1st clump, listen don't get me wrong Your fly is great but it appears as though the collar and legs are compressed due to the deer hair pressing on it, hope this tip helps Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jschmidt63 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2006 heck thats better than my 10th attempt. Good fly. At that rate they will be packed tight in no time. What Bruce said makes sense, good advice, also if you dont have a brassie hair packer get one, you can push the deer hair down tighter with it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites