Fred H. 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2012 Had to break out the 3.00 reading glasses for these . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Floyd 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2012 Looks like you have another winner Fred. I always admire your work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riffleriversteelheadslayer 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2012 looks great here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
netabrookie 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2012 If the hook point wasn't catching on your finger a little I think it would try to fly away....Really nice.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldtrout58 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2012 That size 20 ant, with wings no less, is not even remotely possible for us mere mortals to create. Are you an alien or did you superglue an ant on the hook? Fred, you amaze me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stippled Popper 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2012 That size 20 ant, with wings no less, is not even remotely possible for us mere mortals to create. Are you an alien or did you superglue an ant on the hook? Fred, you amaze me! Fred will understand this. Klaatu barada nikto. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fred H. 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2012 Thanks Guys . Too funny!! Fred Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ditz2 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2012 Better get out the Black Flag to eradicate them buggers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peterjay 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2012 Fred will understand this. Klaatu barada nikto. I was saying that to my robot just this morning. You can't be too careful these days. Great tie as usual Fred. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
netabrookie 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2012 A lot of us old movie hounds will know what "Klaatu barada nikto" means also, but I can't talk to my robot anymore because when the metal prices went out the roof I had to scrap it...I didn't get a very good price because they couldn't identify the alloy.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charettl 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2012 Nice Job Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fred H. 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2012 Thanks guys , I swear I'm not a pod person. Fred Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris H 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2012 Wow nice work Fred! Ive got to ask though, what size fish can be caught on such a small hook/fly? Ive always woundered this since ive gotten into fly fishing just recently, I look at some of these amazing flies people make, and i just dont see how you can hook a big fish with them etc. Let me know Again, nice work Fred Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fred H. 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2012 Wow nice work Fred! Ive got to ask though, what size fish can be caught on such a small hook/fly? Ive always woundered this since ive gotten into fly fishing just recently, I look at some of these amazing flies people make, and i just dont see how you can hook a big fish with them etc. Let me know Again, nice work Fred Chris , thanks for the kind words . Flies this size and smaller or a must on some streams . Anything larger will get met with refusal after refusal.Catching a large fish on such a small hook is a challange, not only is the hook tiny but so is the tippet and leader material. The heaviest fish I've caught on a size #20 hook was a 16 lb carp. I have heard of other anglers boast of catching large brown and rainbows on flies tied on hooks as small as 32's . The thing is, you want to match the hatch when you can. Match the color and most importantly the size . Worry about catching him after you've convinced him to eat what your throwing. Thanks again, Fred Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris H 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2012 ahh that is good to know Fred, thanks for clearing that up, basically match the hatch regardless of size, or find the size of the hatch that the fish will bite on and deal with setting and landing the fish afterwards Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
