lostnwilderness 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2012 Got the wolly bugger under my belt (will post pics for analysis once I get my camera back) So what should I practice on for my second fly? I dont fish streamers that often and would love it to be something I fish regularly but dont want to get overwhelmed to fast (baby steps). Advice? Stimi? EHC? BHPN? Adams? RWullf? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
utyer 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2012 Looks like you fish for trout, so I would suggest (aa I always do,) the thread midge larvae. These will teach you some basic thread handling techniques that every tier should learn. When you master the thread midge larvae, it's easy to turn it into several different styles of midge pupae. Midges are one of (if not the most predominant food forms for trout in both moving and still water. They are the first, and last insects hatching, and many are found hatching all year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gaeronf 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2012 I'd say something like a Pheasant Tail Nymph or a Hare's Ear Nymph. Good luck! Post up some pictures! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lostnwilderness 0 Report post Posted July 14, 2012 big thanks to utyer! Got started on a number of the patterns you sent me this am. WOW there is a LOT of material there. Thanks for you advice and instruction. I will work my way through it and post some pictures for yall to butcher. The thread control definitely made a difference after a couple. I even noticed it making a difference with a whip finish. Do you really take head cement and cover/coat the midge? On a side note, the creeks were to high and it was to muggy this am to go fishing but tomorrow I may revisit an old friend and continue my quest to find a 12" southern strain brook trout! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
