smalliestalker 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2011 These are a bucktail/hackle feather pattern that I have used for sometime with great success. They are tied Clouser style with lead eyes, and have hackle feathers in the tail much like a half and half. The bucktail is tied in hollow style to create a little more profile. The Fly Lipp is placed on the opposite side of the eyes so the fly wobbles and rises to the surface when stripped in. Since my smallie flies usually take a beating, the heads are finished with Clear Cure Goo and nail polish. There are closeups on my blog.. www.gotbronze.blogspot.com Enjoy... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smokinprice 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2011 Great work Pat. Well done indeed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lost510 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2011 awesome looking flies. your patterns are very creative and beautifully exectued. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelkay 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2011 Beautiful, you should be proud of them! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troutguy 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2011 Great flies. What size hook and how long are they? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smalliestalker 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2011 Thanks all...They ae tied on a 2/0 Mustad 34011...overall they are about 4 1/2 to 5 inches long... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigfoot 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2011 Those are some great looking flies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
perchjerker 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2011 Nice flies. Very reminiscent of Bob Clouser's Half and Half. aged sage Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
perchjerker 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2011 Nice flies. Very reminiscent of Bob Clouser's Half and Half. aged sage Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyderaght 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2011 very nice-I would suggest they would work very well on the west coast salmon. coho,pinks,chum and even chinook would go ballistic. nicely done. marc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites