nhagan 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2012 I have just started tying a few of my own flies. I saw some bluegill flies posted around here and figured I would give them a go myself. I used your basic craft foam for the body along with bullfrog dubbing from FTD. Added a bit of sharpie for the finishing touch! I am happy with my first go around. I may sit down tonight and tie a few more in a different color. Again nothing special but I am very happy with how they turned out and look forward to contributing some of my own creations later. Thanks for looking. -Neil Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
salty fly 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2012 You are doing great for for your first try at this.Good work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nhagan 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2012 Thanks for the kind words Bryan! I must say its pretty addicting. Neil Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mickalo 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2012 Those will most definitely grabs some gills. Great job. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chase Creek 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2012 I'd fish those anytime. Very nicely done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nhagan 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2012 thanks guys these are size 8. I will try a few in size 10 tonight! Neil Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tidewaterfly 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2012 You're doing fine! I agree with the others, and would fish those anywhere! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mickalo 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2012 thanks guys these are size 8. I will try a few in size 10 tonight! Neil In my experience I wouldn't go much smaller then a 12, when fishing for gills, they tend to really swallow the hook. Keep up the good work. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluegill576 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2012 very nice. they should work well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riffleriversteelheadslayer 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2012 looks like a winner to me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onceahoosier 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2012 Great looking flies. Well done! I haven't fished for bluegills since I was a kid. I bought a 3wt rod last year for a trout fishing day in Wisconsin, now that I have it I'm planning to try my hand at 'gills again this spring. Looking forward to it. Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ditz2 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2012 Gills are fun and tasty too if you are so inclined. I tie on 10s but I do tie a few on 14 or 16 for those days when they seem to hit but not take the fly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nhagan 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2012 Have a few good ponds/lakes around here that have some great boogie slabs! I can not wait to give them a go this spring. Neil Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fshrmanms 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2012 Looking good! And #8 hook is great. I use a lot of #6's, keeps from having to take a bunch of little guys off the hook. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newtier 0 Report post Posted January 26, 2012 I tie spiders I would like to see how you tie yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
