Redwings1 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2007 Well...it's been a busy night at the vise. I cranked out three of the five shrimp patterns (four dozen flies this evening) I intend to take to the Keys in May. I still have a Gotcha pattern and a semi-realistic epoxy shrimp pattern before moving on to the crab patterns, clousers, deceivers, tarpon flies, etc... :headbang: Hope you guys like these Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mitch821 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2007 I'd like em better in my fly box!!!! Sweet flies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swe-Classics 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2007 i like them a lot, looks like a effective pattern. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted March 1, 2007 Hello :headbang: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dble Haul 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2007 Those'll work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevemcn 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2007 Very nice. I like the one in the middle. Are the recipes on line anywhere? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redwings1 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2007 Thanks Steve. They are likely on line someplace, but I do not have a link. The middle flies are missing the final step of epoxy body under the hook, but here is the quick adn dirty recipe: size 4 saltwater hook upside down in the vice. Using tan (or alternate is pink) thread. Tie in a pinch of light tan calf tail, then four pieces of Krystal Flash, then two barred hackle tips. On top of that tie in the mono eyes followed by another pinch of the calf tail, then wrap the thread tightly up to behind the eyes so the second bit of hair flairs away from the body. Use the thread to slightly build up the head area some then tie in a piece of Mirage Flashabou and wrap the thread to the back of the hook. Wrap the Mirage to the back with four or five evenly spaced wraps and tie off, then build up the tail area with thread some ( I also added a mono loop weed guard for these). The final step will be to form a small epoxy body. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schwarzkopf_th 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2007 Wow, Pretty cool Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
day5 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2007 Looks to me like you should have a good trip!!! When to you leave??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted March 3, 2007 Mike, I didn't forget about the Flats article. I just can't find the magazine. I must have left it at my folk's house. Maybe one of the members can point you to it. It was either in Flyfisherman Mag or in American Angler. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJD 0 Report post Posted March 5, 2007 January/February 2007 American Angler, Page 30 "The Skinflints Guide to the Florida Keys." John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevemcn 0 Report post Posted March 5, 2007 Thanks for the scoop red wings. hope you'll post a pic when the epoxy dries. Have a great trip. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FishHawk 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2007 Nice work . I like the eyes , I'm sure the fish will key in on the eyes. FishHawk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Hard 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2007 Nice flies Mike. I hope you your reel screams and your arm is tired and sore from fighting fish! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
