DHise 0 Report post Posted November 30, 2008 There has been a lot of research and talk lately with respect to fish and how they respond to luminescence, UV light, and polarization. I tied up some worms with a glow in the dark material and gave them a try the other day. It was a cold morning and water temps were in the high 30's. Fishing was tough for my clients. I changed fly after fly and we couldn't buy a fish. After about 3 hours, I decided to throw on Squirmy. All I can say is, UNBELIEVABLE. We hit fish after fish on this glow in the dark pattern the rest of the day (35-50 fish day between 2 anglers). Not one fish took the nymph at the top when Squirmy was on the line. I am now a believer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fred H. 0 Report post Posted November 30, 2008 There has been a lot of research and talk lately with respect to fish and how they respond to luminescence, UV light, and polarization. I tied up some worms with a glow in the dark material and gave them a try the other day. It was a cold morning and water temps were in the high 30's. Fishing was tough for my clients. I changed fly after fly and we couldn't buy a fish. After about 3 hours, I decided to throw on Squirmy. All I can say is, UNBELIEVABLE. We hit fish after fish on this glow in the dark pattern the rest of the day (35-50 fish day between 2 anglers). Not one fish took the nymph at the top when Squirmy was on the line. I am now a believer. is that a glow in the dark vernile or is it vernile you colored after? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DHise 0 Report post Posted November 30, 2008 It is neither. I will have to lock you up if I tell you what it is. Hint: It comes from a kids toy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
INS 0 Report post Posted November 30, 2008 Nice. :bugeyes: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DHise 0 Report post Posted November 30, 2008 Watch it wiggle, see it jiggle..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deflyguy 0 Report post Posted December 1, 2008 My 2yr old has a similar toy.... no further comment :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: good for fireflies also Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twofingerz 0 Report post Posted December 1, 2008 Watch it wiggle, see it jiggle..... its made with Jell-O....isnt that just like using bait? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sniksoh 0 Report post Posted December 1, 2008 koosh ball maybe... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSzymczyk 0 Report post Posted December 1, 2008 so this naturally leads into the question- is fishing with a plastic worm on a fly rod really fly fishing? Just throwing it out there.... It's fun to watch people start going at it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DHise 0 Report post Posted December 1, 2008 In that case, is a fly really a fly if you are utilizing synthetics to tie it? Or, is the operative word "tie"? Does it really matter if you're enjoying the activity and it is legal? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the saltydog 0 Report post Posted December 1, 2008 since when has it been possible to have that much fun if something is legal? (outside of fishing of course) ;-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batman 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2008 If tying with synthetic materials in my flies means they are not really flies, then I need to find me a new website because I am neither a purist or elitist, I like to tie with whatever I can come up with or use, or afford,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,B,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DHise 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2008 Agreed, Batman. :headbang: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dale 0 Report post Posted December 3, 2008 I'm thinking that stuff would be great for scuds, like Navigators 'crystal scud' and caddis too! Hummm . . . . . Looks like I need to run up to Toys R Us!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DHise 0 Report post Posted December 4, 2008 The toys are fairly expensive. I can get you a pack for $1.95. This pack will tie tons of flies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
