SCflyguy 0 Report post Posted September 3, 2009 Thought I'd have a little fun and see how big a fly I could tie. It ain't the prettiest, but it's a challenge to tie while holding the hook. Would've been fine if I had a bench vise. I rummaged through my stuff and found a 12/0 mustad shark hook that would work. There's a nuclear power plant near my house with a lake right next to it. I hear there are some 100+ lb bream in there. This thing should do the trick. Luckily I just got my new custom 50wt rod to throw it. It uses steel cable for fly line :hyst: But seriously I think it will look cool hanging from my rearview mirror. Enjoy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taylor B. Hess 0 Report post Posted September 3, 2009 Haha. Thank the good lord for humor! thanks for that. =] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridleyffo 0 Report post Posted September 3, 2009 And you could always kill a carjacker with it if necessary. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steelie 0 Report post Posted September 3, 2009 Good Day, Good Job! Largest I have tied on was a 16/0 shark hook. Now this guy ties BIG: http://www.fantasyflies.com/portfolio.shtml Steelie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patrick carroll 0 Report post Posted September 4, 2009 my largest fly is made of wood {alder), about 14 inches long. Tried to simulate a royal coachman.The hook was rather hard to shape, but finally came out okay. Pat Carroll Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AF_Tier 0 Report post Posted September 4, 2009 And now I know my plans for the weekend! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sockeye guy 0 Report post Posted September 5, 2009 I wish i had a hook or two like that. I would love to use them for Halibut in Alaska. Might not be on a fly rod but i would love a picture of a nice Halibut with a fly like that hanging out of its mouth. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smalltownfisherman 0 Report post Posted September 5, 2009 Wow! That is really cool! :thumbup: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troutguy 0 Report post Posted September 5, 2009 You northerners are so ignorant! That is not a joke fly! Have you seen the size of South Carolina Bream and Bass? They are huge, SCFlyguy couldn't find the proper size hook for truly big fish like stripers so he had to tie for panfish. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyderaght 0 Report post Posted September 6, 2009 Very nice tie-tying flies by hand is something you don't see much of. A good skill to have. I ;ove the fantasy fly site-great tier and work! Marc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Runarsson 0 Report post Posted September 12, 2009 Good Day, Good Job! Largest I have tied on was a 16/0 shark hook. Now this guy ties BIG: http://www.fantasyflies.com/portfolio.shtml Steelie I got one of Don's Monster Muddlers. It's a very nice addition to my fly-tying room... ... something to catch focus, so the mess doesn't seem that bad. /Nick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mini Hub 0 Report post Posted September 16, 2009 what are you guys fishing for? whale sharks! :yahoo: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juso 0 Report post Posted September 16, 2009 Hmmm... Big ones, here in finland we use 30cm flys, for trout and pike. And I have about 50cm fly, but I don't know where. :wallbash: Not with bad, those are still big ones, especially Runarssons fly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steelie 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2009 what are you guys fishing for? whale sharks! :yahoo: Good Day, Wait, don't they eat plankton and krill? Hehe... Steelie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
