utyer 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2019 Working on some new flies for the Salt: First some black patterns: These patterns are variations of Captain Bob Le May's Swamp Rabbit, tied with Fox fur. So the Swamp Fox. The last two are the same fly dry and wet. An all marabou pattern: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlatsRoamer 0 Report post Posted January 26, 2019 I like the body on the light swamp fox. Did you just do 2 clumps of fox on top and bottom? Also, where do you buy your fox? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
utyer 0 Report post Posted January 26, 2019 Flats, The collar is wrapped with a strip of fox fur. The tail is a separate similar strip of fox. ALL my fox fur comes from various yard sales. Questions for you. Are you still hunting your first Tarpon on the Fly. Do you have any favorite patterns for Peacock Bass or does it really matter? I have quite a bit of the lighter fur, if you want some PM me. This is UNCUT fur, you have to make your own strips. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caloosa bug 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2019 I'm picturing myself tossing this around the mangroves and grass flats... So I'll post it in the saltwater bench. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt Bob LeMay 0 Report post Posted January 29, 2019 That bug will work almost anywhere I fish... What size hook it's on will determine the species (and the size of the biters...). Fish in the 'glades are pretty hungry most days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlatsRoamer 0 Report post Posted January 30, 2019 Utyer - Matter of fact, I am not! Have caught several in the glades, all around 5 lbs, but still plenty of fun. Looking forward to trying for some bigger fish this year... For peacocks, you can't beat a clouser. Size 4-1/0, bright colors, and heavy are the ticket. Bright colors seem to attract them the most. IF you are so kind as to send me some fox, I would indeed greatly appreciate it. However, of course, I will provide funding for the shipping! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Powershooter 0 Report post Posted January 31, 2019 Figuring out a blue crab pattern that will work for me . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted January 31, 2019 That looks pretty good, Bo. You might look into the Crab Swap just garnering interest! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Powershooter 0 Report post Posted February 1, 2019 Thanks , great to see you again and safe travels back to Sunny Florida . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted February 1, 2019 Thank you. I'm sitting in the airport right now !!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Betty 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2019 Thank you Capt Bob and Fshng2 it's quite a compliment from other tyers. I've been tying up some bluefish flys for the spring. Blues come on the heels of the mackerel so here's one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Powershooter 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2019 Great looking fly Betty. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Powershooter 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2019 Tying some of these tonight in various colors . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moshup 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2019 ******** Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moshup 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2019 Something for the spring stripers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites