Paul vd Driesche 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2009 Hey all, It's a little cheesy....I know but I had to try one. I really like the way these bugs are lookin' around with their head slightly tilted....striking with the speed of light. Anyway...this is what came out. I sacrificed my first mayfly to be his pray. I will try a female version sometime in the future since they look a little cooler with a more bulky body than the males. Maybe this will get me out of the corner of the stoneflies. Bring it on......gently Greets Paul Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rstout 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2009 Paul, I like it. Very realistic. Sorry about your mayfly. Keep up the great work. Rob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dronlee 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2009 Paul..... Will be good if there are some close up shot...... so I can see the Mantis smiling and the mayfly showing the suffering face...... :bugeyes: Awesome....... Great tie.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Denis Lamy 0 Report post Posted August 13, 2009 Will be good if there are some close up shot...... so I can see the Mantis smiling Mantis don't smile, those are very cold blooded, very efficient hunters. Great fly indeed. Not sure if any fish will risk eating it though. Would be quite a mouthful. :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul vd Driesche 0 Report post Posted August 13, 2009 Thnx guys, I will try to make a good headshot but I'm not sure if I can get it right...if I can I'll post it. You are probably right Denis....it will suck as a fishing pattern but it kicks ass as a realistic pattern. Most of my other realistic work is based on fish food but I couldn't help myself Greets Paul Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arkansas Mike 0 Report post Posted August 13, 2009 That's awesome, Paul. Unbelievable work. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smallieFanatic 0 Report post Posted August 15, 2009 Mantis don't smile, those are very cold blooded, very efficient hunters What??! your trying to tell me mantis won't smile after a nice mayfly dinner? SIck fly!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrés T 0 Report post Posted September 9, 2009 Hey boy! I know you do not like expresions like: GUAU!, OSTITU!, JOEEEEE...!, DE PUTA MADRE TIO!, so better if I do not mention them. LOL,LOL. AndrésT. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul vd Driesche 0 Report post Posted September 10, 2009 Thnx guys, Andres, coming from you I can handle these terms thnx Greets Paul Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyflytyer 0 Report post Posted September 16, 2009 Awesome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
British mike 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2009 Thats a great tie Paul Mike.............................................. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arkle 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2009 Brilliant as always Paul, will try & see you at this years BFFI, I'll be there on the Saturday - most likely still in a wheelchair though this time around. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harold Ray 0 Report post Posted September 23, 2009 I thought it was a real mantis with an artificial in his arms, ..........................until I saw the hook! You said you sacrificed your first mayfly, and I thought you meant the mayfly appeared so real the mantis hit it. That dude is spectacular!! Ray Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul vd Driesche 0 Report post Posted September 24, 2009 Thanks guys Arkle...I'm looking forward to the BFFI. It will be fun I'm sure. Please do come over and have a chat....or a beer Harold, Thanks for your reaction. Some reactions are even nicer than others and I'm really happy with yours Greets Paul Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnorton 0 Report post Posted September 25, 2009 nice work Paul.. mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
