monkey93 0 Report post Posted December 28, 2008 If any one has a few fly patterns for panfish they are willing to share along with a list of materials to make them that would be appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mickalo 0 Report post Posted December 28, 2008 some really nice patterns listed here in the fly pattern database, panfish category, and also here Warm Water Flies some great flies and well documented on materials and instructions. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkey93 0 Report post Posted December 28, 2008 some really nice patterns listed here in the fly pattern database, panfish category, and also here Warm Water Flies some great flies and well documented on materials and instructions. Mike thanks i will check into that website any tips on the spiining for the heads Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.Steve 0 Report post Posted December 28, 2008 some really nice patterns listed here in the fly pattern database, panfish category, and also here Warm Water Flies some great flies and well documented on materials and instructions. Mike thanks i will check into that website any tips on the spiining for the heads Don't lay down a layer of thread where you are going to be spinning the deer hair. It prevents it from spinning smoothly. Here's a decent video showing how to spin deer hair. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkey93 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2008 some really nice patterns listed here in the fly pattern database, panfish category, and also here Warm Water Flies some great flies and well documented on materials and instructions. Mike thanks i will check into that website any tips on the spiining for the heads Don't lay down a layer of thread where you are going to be spinning the deer hair. It prevents it from spinning smoothly. Here's a decent video showing how to spin deer hair. thanks for the link i havn't had much luck spinning and i am kinda new to the whole fly tying thing but ill keep working on it, hopefully getting better Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
txflytier 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2008 I found that a little clouser minnow on a 10, 12, 14 streamer hook works real good arround here.. Here are some videos to help you.. [TRANSLATED] Making Clouser Minnows for Fly Fishing : Tools & Supplies Needed to Make a Clouser ... theses are Bob Clouser showing you how to ty them.. Clouser Minnow Video 1 Clouser Minnow Video 2 Hope that helps.. Chance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoachBob 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2008 Got to http://flyanglersonline.com/ and click on "Features" Then click on Bob Boese Then read the current article and at the bottom click on "Previous Articles" Several very easy to tie and very effective panfish catching patterns are explained in those articles. You could also look up the Black Boudreaux in this sites pattern database. If that is not the perfect warmwater fly, it's awfully close. It's all about having fun catching fish. Enjoy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkey93 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2008 thanks for the websites they helped with some ideas, hopin for some more flies to fill my box up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j. michael 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2008 You can't go wrong with simple nymphs, like Hare's Ears, Zug Bugs, Scuds, also Trout Dry Flies work well, and don't forget to carry some Wolly Worms and small Wolly Buggers. But just search "Panfish" in the pattern database . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camoham 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2008 yep, i throw the classic trout flys at panfish here in my state. obviously stocked ponds are a gimme, i have had some success with these on high pressure areas..................and places out in the middle of nowhere. copper johns when the water temperature is hot and there not poppin' the topwater. ive caught them on natural rivers with a Partrige Yellow and Peacock too. now if i can just figure out the smallies in the rivers........... camoham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j. michael 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2008 yep, i throw the classic trout flys at panfish here in my state. obviously stocked ponds are a gimme, i have had some success with these on high pressure areas..................and places out in the middle of nowhere. copper johns when the water temperature is hot and there not poppin' the topwater. ive caught them on natural rivers with a Partrige Yellow and Peacock too. now if i can just figure out the smallies in the rivers........... camoham Warm water species are always harder to catch in rivers . Even panfish . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smallieFanatic 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2008 I suggest the turks tarantula or billys bluegill spider (the bluegill spider is in the database) Turks Tarantula Thread: black or brown 6/0 Hook: 6-12 longshank Tail: golden pheasant tippets Body: tawny or olive dubbing (hint: synthetic dubbing makes the fly float for longer) Wing: white calf tail over wing: natural deer hair head: tightly spun deer hair trimmed in a sneaky-pete cone shape Legs: white rubber strands (two) hope this helps! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkleminnow 0 Report post Posted January 1, 2009 You can't go wrong with simple nymphs, like Hare's Ears, Zug Bugs, Scuds, also Trout Dry Flies work well, and don't forget to carry some Wolly Worms and small Wolly Buggers. But just search "Panfish" in the pattern database . I would agree completely. I have had my best success for bluegill with caddis patterns. Though they loved drys like a Royal Wulff, and Yellow Humpy, they will shred floss bodied patterns quickly. Simple patterns like a caddis larva, were the best all around flies. They are simple to tie, and last better than other patterns. Another pattern I have had success with is the Yellow Wooley worm. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSzymczyk 0 Report post Posted January 2, 2009 Don't lay down a layer of thread where you are going to be spinning the deer hair. It prevents it from spinning smoothly. Here's a decent video showing how to spin deer hair. perhaps a separate thread, or a review of existing threads, would be useful to someone looking to understand deer hair spinning. I hope we can disagree in a civilized manner... In many instances, with various techniques and types of thread, a thread base on the hook can be beneficial to tying deer hair flies. I suggest using foam instead of deer hair on small panfish flies, say size 8 and smaller, unless you are really comfortable working with deer hair. JS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkey93 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2009 im also looking for a few ice fly patterns.................i saw the two in the database, but am hopefully going ice fishing soon and in need of a few flies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites