Hywel 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2007 One of the many things that fascinate me about certain patterns are 'nuances'. The 'Kaleidoscope', a Winter Steelhead fly originated by Walt Balek of the Inland Empire Flyfishing Club, is a great example of how certain tying materials can interact with each other. At first glance the body of the Kaleidoscope appears to have just the subtle, luminescent, qualities of pearl mylar tinsel (or Flashabou). Yet, when viewed from a different angle, the body color changes dramatically - in this case, because of the purple floss 'base' under the pearl mylar tinsel. It's one of those 'nuances' that may draw a fish to strike, IMO. Hywel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CapeBSalar 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2007 Interesting pattern, are you using the reverse winging method? Really nice tie! Your flies are on the way btw. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fly_guy_stu 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2007 Hmmm thats very interesting Hywel, I'll have to experiment with this idea a bit, I'm thinking an ally's shrimp varient. Stu Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hywel 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2007 Thanks guys! To answer your question CBS, I use the flush-cut method of mounting my hairwings. While I've tried Ed Haas's reverse winging I haven't quite gotten the hang of it on a consistent basis. Stu, I sure hope you post a fly or two using a colored floss base under pearl mylar - it'd probably result in some very interesting (and quite effective) traditional Irish/Scots/English shrimp patterns. Hywel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fly_guy_stu 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2007 I'll be busy for the next few days with a few orders and fishing here and there but i'll see what i can do, stu Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
