gpd4 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2010 I need to see if my eyes will allow me to do those again... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJFlyMAn 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2010 I need to see if my eyes will allow me to do those again... I got some Mustad C49s #24 hooks. They are small, All I came up with, was red thread and a silver bead head.. They worked good on the trout the other day. But, I would still like to do something else with them. Any ideas??? I'm thinking size #24 is to small for me to tie on anything except thread and dubbing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gpd4 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2010 OK...I think I'm going to have to stick with the #24 spinner. I use this where I used to use an RS2 alot - and I think it's much easier to tie. The second pic sucks - the camera apparently focused on the vise, rather than the fly. It takes just about as long to make my fat fingers stick that TINY hook in the vise as it does to tie this up. The legs are just a piece of 14/0 thread folded in thirds and attached - then trim to make 3 legs on each side. Just a quick note on these - You either need to debarb them really well or fish for meat. I seem to have a problem with the really small hooks (22 and smaller) being inhaled rather than ingested by the fish. Lots of gill hookings - and many are fatal. If you're meat fishing - go for it. C&R, I don't know that I'd do it. Just my $0.02 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJFlyMAn 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2010 OK...I think I'm going to have to stick with the #24 spinner. I use this where I used to use an RS2 alot - and I think it's much easier to tie. The second pic sucks - the camera apparently focused on the vise, rather than the fly. It takes just about as long to make my fat fingers stick that TINY hook in the vise as it does to tie this up. The legs are just a piece of 14/0 thread folded in thirds and attached - then trim to make 3 legs on each side. Just a quick note on these - You either need to debarb them really well or fish for meat. I seem to have a problem with the really small hooks (22 and smaller) being inhaled rather than ingested by the fish. Lots of gill hookings - and many are fatal. If you're meat fishing - go for it. C&R, I don't know that I'd do it. Just my $0.02 Thanks for the information about fishing them small hooks...I never noticed that, but now I'll stay with size #24 and above..Don't wont to kill a trout. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gpd4 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2010 Thanks for the information about fishing them small hooks...I never noticed that, but now I'll stay with size #24 and above..Don't wont to kill a trout. It depends on where you're going to be fishing. I fish some of the trout parks around here and they're stocked daily. I really like fish over the campfire :dunno: I won't use them for wild fish. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigdewy 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2010 I'm in. I'll have to do some thinking about the exact pattern and test my eyes as to how small I can go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJFlyMAn 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2010 I'm in. I'll have to do some thinking about the exact pattern and test my eyes as to how small I can go. Welcome bigdewy..Glad to have you on board. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheri 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2010 Okay to add me in? I will let you know size and pattern after I do inventory on my bench. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJFlyMAn 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2010 Okay to add me in? I will let you know size and pattern after I do inventory on my bench. Welcome Cheri! Glad to have you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockworm 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2010 I'm in. Pattern TBD. Is it a midge pattern you want, or just any teeny weeny? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJFlyMAn 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2010 I'm in. Pattern TBD. Is it a midge pattern you want, or just any teeny weeny? What ever you feel like tying.. It can be just thread on a hook. As long as it catches fish, I don't mind... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheri 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2010 Steve, I have half tied up and will send them out Monday when finished. #20 bead midge with a twist. LOL! These old lady eyes can't see much smaller. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJFlyMAn 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2010 Steve, I have half tied up and will send them out Monday when finished. #20 bead midge with a twist. LOL! These old lady eyes can't see much smaller. Have you tried a pair of them reader glasses when tying midges? I found out they help allot. Wow...That was fast..I'm still waiting for my hook order. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ibrb 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2010 Im in TBD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheri 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2010 Steve, I have half tied up and will send them out Monday when finished. #20 bead midge with a twist. LOL! These old lady eyes can't see much smaller. Have you tried a pair of them reader glasses when tying midges? I found out they help allot. Wow...That was fast..I'm still waiting for my hook order. Yep infact that was with readers and mags. I am blind up close! LOL!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
