Graham 0 Report post Posted October 2, 2006 Last night I finally started tying a fly for FTF member Ashby, who is currently stationed in Iraq. This fly will be my thank you to him for his service and bravery, and hopefully he will be back home safe and sound. The Iraqi Camel Spider I'm tying is not really a purely realistic fly, instead more of an artistic impressionistic attempt. The most notable feature of these spiders is the massive front pinchers, and I’m tying them to look more like fangs, rather than pinchers that clamp onto prey. Honestly, it was after I started tying the flies head area that I looked for more reference photos on the internet, and realized they are more claw like than fang like. Anyway, I think the hardest and trickiest tying is behind me now, just need more legs and the rest of the body. This was the first time I have tyed two hooks inline for a single fly, and used two 10 extra long Partridge Carrie Stevens hooks, bent the curved ands apart to use for the mouth fangs. I think its looking pretty cool so far, and will do lots more detail coloring… and will post more pics as it progresess... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex C. 0 Report post Posted October 2, 2006 WOW Graham, looking awesome! The hackle came out very good. Can't wait to see how this one unfolds :headbang: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Daly 0 Report post Posted October 2, 2006 Graham, You could stop right there and that would be out of control!!!! That thing is going to be one of the greatest realistics ever tied!!! I can not wait to see the end result!! GREAT WORK SO FAR SIR!!! -James D TB7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uffepuffe 0 Report post Posted October 2, 2006 Looking great so far buddy! Can't wait to see how it progresses forward! It's always great to see you back at the vise Ulf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redwings1 0 Report post Posted October 2, 2006 brutal looking! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Madore 0 Report post Posted October 2, 2006 Graham, That's just plain scary! It's so realistic that I wouldn't want that fly in my house. No kidding. Cheers! Gary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisfish 0 Report post Posted October 3, 2006 that thing looks like it could catch a fish all by itself. definantly one scary looking spider! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fly time 0 Report post Posted October 3, 2006 Very cool Graham!! I got a little somethin somethin for Ashby as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rustyspinner 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2006 Graham, the Spider looks incredible but man your vise is beat up Well used I should say. can't wait to see the finished product Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2006 Wow, thats just plain creepy looking bud :bugeyes: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Hard 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2006 Holy smokes is that ever incredible :headbang: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redleg 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2006 I ever see that in a sleeping bag... I'm kicking your .... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2006 Thanks Guys, I'll post more pics, and show how I'm doing the legs. Will probably have time tomorrow night to tye.... Hey Rustyspinner, I've shown many pics which include my beat up vise, and you are the first to mention it. For about five years my vise would lock up after the hook was in, so, when I needed to take the fly out, I had to strike the vise with a heavy pair of pliers, and the jaws would pop open. I met a guy last last year who had the same problem with his Dyna King, and all I needed was a new collet. I replaced the collet and it's been working fine ever since. I can think of a couple of time consuming flies that got ruined when I struck the vise, late at night, after a drink or five, and also hit the fly. lol.. Many times I thought about sending the vise in for service, but hated the thought of not being able to tye when the urge hit me. Oh well, the vise is beat up, but it works perfectly now. Cheers, Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rustyspinner 0 Report post Posted October 6, 2006 Graham, I had the same problem with my Dyna-King Supreme a few years ago. It just shows that the dyna king can take a beating. I wouldn't trade mine (I have three of them) for the world! Take Care, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don Stracener 0 Report post Posted October 6, 2006 Graham, That thing is just too plain real..... Fantastic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
