breambuster 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2007 Here are a pictures of two very similar flies. The one with the bead head was tied according to the pattern in Schollmeyer's "Nymph" book. The hook is as close as I could come to the one he used, but it isn't the same & getting the bead head on it was really hard. So, instead, I tried bead chain eyes, and I think I like it better. It may not be accurate, though, to an biologist. But tell me which you prefer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex C. 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2007 What is that a 37160? I think they'll both do the trick, but I like the bead eyes better. If ya want, just color them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTtyer 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2007 It looks great...as long as the bead chain eyes don't get in the way preventing hookups and it doesn't ride upside down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
breambuster 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2007 You are right on, Alec. Yes, it's a 37160. I hadn't thought about the bead chain making in run upside down. I'll have to give it a try before I tie up any more of them. Would tying the bead chain to the bottom of the shank make any difference? Thanks BB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2007 Thats very simuliar to one I tie Only I do a woven body on mine. So guess which one of yours I like best Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTtyer 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2007 Bead chain is hollow and light so, my guess is, that it won't make any difference....worth trying it out to see though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
letumgo 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2007 They are both nice ties, but I like the bottom one (bead chain eyes) better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
breambuster 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2007 Great looking tie, Steeldrifter. I really like that. It looks like we are using the same hook. A 37160. Mine is a size #12. What size hook & bead are you using? And did you have to bend the hook to get the bead on. I really have a tough time getting the bead to go around that sharp bend in the hook. BB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
day5 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2007 try a slotted bead!!! it should go past the bend of that hooks a bit easyer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2007 Yupp same hook. Mine are 10's I believe (would have to look). Thats not a bead on mine its mono eyes. Then to sink it I'll wrap the hook shank on some of them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inconnu 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2007 Nice flies! If you are fishing them in fast water it probably won't matter, it will tumble a little anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
