DHise 0 Report post Posted August 22, 2011 Here are a few sculpins. Been fortunate to be able to test out the Sculpin Helmets before their unveiling at AFFTA. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gaeronf 0 Report post Posted August 22, 2011 Are those helmets by the same company that came out with fish skulls? Those are some pretty flies you have there, and I bet they're super effective. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DHise 0 Report post Posted August 22, 2011 Yes they are from Flymen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowfin47 0 Report post Posted August 22, 2011 I was fortune enough to attend the AFFTA and see examples of "helmeted" sculpens and to obtain a few. They are really neat. You're all gunna' want some of these! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
salty fly 0 Report post Posted August 22, 2011 Those tyes are great.I love the fish skulls,need to get the sculpin helmet. Tight lines, Bryan "salty fly" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gaeronf 0 Report post Posted August 22, 2011 Will they be at the Somerset show this year? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DHise 0 Report post Posted August 22, 2011 Im not sure what Martin has planned as far as shows. Ill have them soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poksal 0 Report post Posted August 22, 2011 DHise, A hearty congratulation, bye-the-way! You have every right to be walking tall and proud. I have a question… I do not know of a single animal (with bones) that does not recognize eyes. Do you see a discernable quantity strike difference while fishing with flys with / without reconizable eyes?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DHise 0 Report post Posted August 22, 2011 Good question. I think it makes a difference on patterns that represent forage fish and baitfish but have caught fish on streamers that dont have eyes. Probably depends on a lot of factors, like water clarity, turbidity, etc.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poksal 0 Report post Posted August 22, 2011 DHise, It may be interesting to make a mental note. ..Or, doing an actual control group (like flys with/without reconizable eyes) may be a good way to learn a little more about "what fish see". By actual control grouping I mean have a couple of "no eyes" handy and do a quick test in an area that is already hot on "eyed flys". I'm thinking to be ready to do the same ...when the fishing turns around. We can report back to the forum if we do or do not see any realistic differences. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest rich mc Report post Posted August 23, 2011 those are wickedly cool.ill be waiting for them to become available rich mc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DHise 0 Report post Posted August 31, 2011 those are wickedly cool.ill be waiting for them to become available rich mc The Helmets are available, as well as the Articulated Shanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
primitivepete 0 Report post Posted September 1, 2011 I for one welcome our new sculpin overlords. That's awesome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
