zippy 0 Report post Posted May 15, 2007 :dunno: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steelie 0 Report post Posted May 15, 2007 Good Day, Interesting concept. Have you done any testing yet? Steelie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zippy 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2007 no I'm looking for testers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean Juan 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2007 Cool idea... I bet that fly really shines on a sinking line - putting out some strong vibrations in a current. On a floater it probably would just flop on its side (which is good but limits the tail action) unless there is something of a lead keel or I am mistaken in assuming the fly is made of foam... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steelie 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2007 Good Day, Another question - are these being designed with fresh or saltwater in mind? Looks like it would also do well as a shad imitation for largemouth...? Steelie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zippy 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2007 Made for salt for stripers (peanut bunker) but shad look almost the same so I'm sure a bucket mouth would eat it but I've not seen too many floaters in fresh water. It's more for the fall run when the blues and striper push the bait tight up against the rocks and between them there is a bunch of little floaters waiting to be eaten. Been thinking about a gilled crease fly with the fabric and foil combo... I think it would look good but what a pain in the azz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsaavedra 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2007 when you say "testers" do you mean you will send them for ppl to test, or do they have to buy them. cuz i will GLADLY test that one out for ya, but i dont have money if you mean you want ppl to buy them. looks like it will be great for largemouths. whats its made out of and hows it fish? PM me if you want to send me one to test. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zippy 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2007 Looking for saltwater testers On stripers.. Someone who will give them an honest effort and give me feedback and Pictures... I have given out flies in the past that just sat in someones box and never heard from them again... :dunno: I could use some help with fresh water crease fly tests on bucket mouths shoot me an email and tell me a little about your fishing: rod wt, how often you fish, what is your main fly you use now, and send me a pic of one of your catches... shoot me an email [email protected] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philly 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2007 Crease flies will work in fresh water. I narrow the profile to more of a minnow shape, and close the mouth in some cases. Most of my fresh water ones are 1 to 3 inches long. I'll have to take some pictures of the the ones I tie up. The work real well off of a short leader on an intermediate or sinking line. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean Juan 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2007 I'd test them for you, but to be honest right now the test would be rigged. Spring stripers are hungry and will hit just about anything in fact this time of year is when I use the flies from last year that are pretty ratty. A better time to test would be in July or August when the fish are more settled and a bit more discriminating. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsaavedra 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2007 ok zippy, i sent you an email! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zippy 0 Report post Posted May 18, 2007 got it let me get a few fresh water patterns tied up. Also need to be a little smaller for the light wt rods.... I'll let you guys know when they're done.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsaavedra 0 Report post Posted May 18, 2007 sounds cool! those shad-type color schemes look promising. also...a bluegill type pattern would attract the attention of any largemouth! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zippy 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2007 Ok just finished some for you and what a pain they were... Too small. These should cast well with your 6wt and should land you a bucket mouth or two...They have little rattles in them but they still make a racket Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2007 are they a "crease fly" variation?? http://www.flyfishsaltwaters.com/Creasefly.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
