JaxFlyTyer 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2012 This is what I've been working on for my first pattern. Might do a crab for the second batch. Still undecided. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chefben4 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2012 This is what I've been working on for my first pattern. Might do a crab for the second batch. Still undecided. Very nice Jax! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seajay 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2012 This is what I've been working on for my first pattern. Might do a crab for the second batch. Still undecided. Very nice Jax! Whicked looking Cary. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eaglerapids 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2012 That is an awesome fly Jax, wow. BTW, a beautiful photo also. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
famill00 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2012 I started tying mine today, but then realized that I should probably use stainless hooks. I will try and correct that over the weekend then get on these. -Forrest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Li'lDave 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2012 I started tying mine today, but then realized that I should probably use stainless hooks. I will try and correct that over the weekend then get on these. -Forrest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chefben4 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2012 Picture tent thing certainly is helping! Having some trouble figuring out the macro stuff and messing with the manual focus, but this didnt turn out half bad! Thanks for tips Eagle! And of course this is one of my ties for the swap (even though I already posted pics of one). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agn54 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2012 Dave, can I get an address? got mine tied up and will go out early next week Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eaglerapids 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2012 Very nice Chefben, a great start. As you get to know your equipment it all falls into place and gets easier:-). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JaxFlyTyer 0 Report post Posted January 23, 2012 Thanks for the compliments! Chefben, looking better! I can't decide what to tie next. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chefben4 0 Report post Posted January 23, 2012 Thank you sir! I just finished my second set today. Decided to tie up some Coupon Crabs. Was originally going to do bendbacks but didn't feel like dealing with epoxy. Hopefully everyone likes them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Li'lDave 0 Report post Posted January 23, 2012 Nice Ben! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JaxFlyTyer 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2012 Why is this so hard? I have tier's block. I knocked the shrimp out in no time but I've tried three different crab patterns and I'm just not feeling it. Part of the problem is that I don't really have the hackles/schlappen I want and I don't know when the order will be here. My substitutions aren't creating what I want. I think it's time to come up with another idea... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chefben4 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2012 Why is this so hard? I have tier's block. I knocked the shrimp out in no time but I've tried three different crab patterns and I'm just not feeling it. Part of the problem is that I don't really have the hackles/schlappen I want and I don't know when the order will be here. My substitutions aren't creating what I want. I think it's time to come up with another idea... I know the feeling! I am running real low on hackle and schlappen. I want to bite the bullet and get some good hackle but am just not sure what the most versitle for me would be. White or grizzly for sure, but I dont know what kind of cape or neck or whatever would be best! Good luck Jax. Find something that you like to tie, and go at it.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JaxFlyTyer 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2012 Ok, finally settled on my second pattern and knocked them all out tonight. Next mission is the PO! Oh poo. I only tied 6 of the shrimp. Back to the vise for one more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
