Old Hat 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2009 A new addition to the fly pattern database has been submitted by Old Hat: Callibeatis Cripple Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Boyer 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2009 That's real nice, Old Hat. Is that Bob Quigley inspired? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fred H. 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2009 That is a beauty . Fred Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Hat 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2009 Thanks guys. That's real nice, Old Hat. Is that Bob Quigley inspired? Most definitely Mike. I fish a lot of his cripple style...probably more so than any other "dry fly". This pattern served me well in C.O's high lakes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Boyer 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2009 I've fished that pattern of Quigley's in different sizes and colors to advantage in spring creeks also. I'm lucky enough to have been given 10 flies tied by Mr. Quigley, including one of the mayfly cripples (pmd I'd say). My brother in law Kevin taught me what is called the 'Yellow Creek walk' (named after the spring creek in California not too far from Lake Almanor). The cast is down stream and a long drag free drift to avoid lining fussy trout. Alot of Quigley's patterns were originated in that part of the country from what I've gathered, Fall River being the center of it. Fine trout country it is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
letumgo 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2009 Carl - This looks like a killer pattern! I love the cripple style fly. The wing (CDC & wood duck) is a beautiful combination. I just bought some red-dyed peacock herl a couple weeks ago, but have yet to tye with it. I really like the way it looks on this fly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smallieFanatic 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2009 This is a really neat one. Nice work! Jan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
picketpin 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2009 shes a beaut. that will fish well in my neck of the woods Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Hard 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2009 Nice fly!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Hat 0 Report post Posted June 25, 2009 Thanks for all the comments. This is really a great utilitarian pattern ( but does look kinda cool still). I use it most often on the lakes in the area as that is where most of our callibeatis is found. The callibeatis in the stillwater has some quite visible gills and the natural ostrich is great for this as it give that dark underbody with the cream tips. It also adds a lot of movement in the cripple like struggling insect might act. This pattern on a lake with a little wave action or slight wind really produces well. I do fish some callibeatis on rivers but will often change out the cdc for a small amount of deer hair. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pelhament 0 Report post Posted June 25, 2009 That's got gold lake written all over it. Nice pattern! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
