GR8LAKES FLYER 0 Report post Posted January 26, 2008 Hello all !! This is my first submission , but it's more to obtain some advise . These are intended to swing for Greatlakes Steelhead . I trying to obtain maximum movement in slower current flows and the illusion of bulk without adding it , so the fly sinks like a rock . Your comments and critique is much welcomed !! Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobfly 0 Report post Posted January 26, 2008 Don`t know anything about steelhead but those flies certainly look like the go!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoyalWulff 0 Report post Posted January 26, 2008 wow that is some creative tying. I love the looks of them. I bet they have loads of movement in teh water Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E. Oregon Midge 0 Report post Posted January 26, 2008 :bugeyes: love them i think that is exactly what you are looking 4. :headbang: :headbang: now tie some in orange and purple and send them to me and i will let you know how they work :j_k: could you post the patt. recipe please Rocky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
day5 0 Report post Posted January 26, 2008 Oh yea! where do you find the waddington shanks???? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jens Lund Adamsen 0 Report post Posted January 26, 2008 Oh yea! where do you find the waddington shanks???? Here: http://www.fishingmegastore.com/cgi-bin/sh...tml%23a417#a417 Regards Jens Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jens Lund Adamsen 0 Report post Posted January 26, 2008 Hello all !! This is my first submission , but it's more to obtain some advise . These are intended to swing for Greatlakes Steelhead . I trying to obtain maximum movement in slower current flows and the illusion of bulk without adding it , so the fly sinks like a rock . Your comments and critique is much welcomed !! Mike Hi Mike Interesting shanks allways good to see some different. :thumbup: A creative tie. These flies will give a different presentation to the fish. Do you think that the tail will make the fly turn/spin? Let us here if the works (catch fish) Regards Jens Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pallagust 0 Report post Posted January 26, 2008 Love these flies. Keep posting more interesting stuff... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CapeBSalar 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2008 Mike, Great to see you over here on FTF!! Welcome Aboard, nice entrance!! Best, Damian. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GR8LAKES FLYER 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2008 Thanks everyone for the vote of confidence !! Damian , I've been lurking here for quite sometime now . Just finally decided to post . Some excellent tiers here , with great advise !! Great to see a familiar face . Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaq 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2008 Great creative flies! Please let us know how they do! I like the ideas. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
letumgo 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2008 What and entrance, Mike!!! These are awesome. :headbang: Super nice patterns. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
letumgo 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2008 Mike - Could you post a picture showing how you mount these in you vice while tying. I'm picturing the head of the vice a 90° (sideways) to hold the shank of the waddington. I assume that you tye the tail-hook first and then secure it to the waddington shank and finish the front part of the fly. I'd love to see a step-by-step on how you created these beauties. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VERN-O 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2008 I love the olive/green one.....I know they'll work on erie steelies, and Ontario fall run steelies for sure Which great lakes are you fishing??? nice work for sure, and I hope to see some more of your work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GR8LAKES FLYER 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2008 Vern-O , I live in the southern Georgian Bay region and usually frequent the rivers that are within an hours drive from my home . Very rarely do I find the need to stray too far , but when I do , it's out to Lake Huron rivers , St.Mary's river or the north shore of Superior . Again , thanks to all for the kind words !!! Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
