Piker20 0 Report post Posted March 21, 2014 This pic is from http://swittersb.wordpress.com/tag/bead-head-pupa/ Fly is I would like to know what the tail is. I'm thinking flat pearly braid that is doubled over and twisted? Anyother offers on the material? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted March 21, 2014 It's melted together at the end. Looks like a weave of clear material over a core of green. It is a good looking tail/abdomen, I hope someone answers with the actual materials. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSzymczyk 0 Report post Posted March 21, 2014 Mylar coated with unobtanium. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gungner 0 Report post Posted March 21, 2014 It is pearl core braid. Or a similar material. Sweet stuff! http://hareline.com/pcb.html I like the chartruse color! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigwater 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2014 It looks like the rope handles on those fancy gift bags .I've used the bright green and light blue . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaydub 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2014 Gungner is correct. It's pearl core braid. Look up Silvey's caddis pupa for another example. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SilverCreek 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2014 Take a look at Bob's Viagra Caddis emerger that I tied using pearl core braid. It also uses pearl core for the body. http://www.cwtu.org/flies/Bob%20Viagra%20Caddis%20Emerger.pdf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piker20 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2014 I like that. Do you find it remains at the surface once a tippets attached? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
utyer 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2014 The material is revealed on his web site: "Planet Trout reminded me that ‘simple’ is not simple unless a few additional details are offered: black or nickle bead, pupa hook, black sparkle dubbing and pearl core braid (light green or rootbeer) burned and crimped at rear." Pearl Core Braid. Its available at lots of places. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SilverCreek 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2014 I like that. Do you find it remains at the surface once a tippets attached? Yes. Adjust the size of the foam for the weight of the hook. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
planettrout 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2014 The material is revealed on his web site: "Planet Trout reminded me that ‘simple’ is not simple unless a few additional details are offered: black or nickle bead, pupa hook, black sparkle dubbing and pearl core braid (light green or rootbeer) burned and crimped at rear." Pearl Core Braid. Its available at lots of places. The pattern was originally developed by Canadian tier Jeremy Davies...it was on his site, which disappeared about ten years ago...it's a good one... PT/TB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
planettrout 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2014 As an aside, one can also remove the core from the braid and put it over an abdomen with a material of choice...in this case, it's UV Tan Krystal Flash... PT/TB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites