Yves09 0 Report post Posted December 4, 2014 Hi everyone I've been tying for about 3 months now and am really enjoying it. I've caught a few fish on some basic wolly bugger and soft hackle flies (trout and bass) I'm now looking forward to May and I hope I can catch some big pike on flies. Here are a few of my creations. Here's some kind of perch imitation. Not a great look but it might catch fish Here are some pheasant tail nymph variations. Size 10 was pretty big. Size 12 looks good. Also tried a scud hook just for fun. I dubbed in hotspots on some. Also used CDL for the tail on some of them. Scud pattern I'm not sure what this is White wolly bugger Pike flies Articulated shank and a shorter tri color wet fly Finally, the girl who does my hair has a small pet Parrot. The colors are quite stunning and asked if I could have some feathers. She gave me 3 of them The colors don't come out as vibrant as they are. They are mainly green but you can see blue flashes with correct lighting. The fibers are quite stiff and long so it didn't work well as hackle. I came up with this pattern for some kind of buggy minnow. I call it the Chico Minnow as the bird's name is Chico. I used the feathers as the legs under the body. Comments are always welcome! I'm glad I found a place to share and discuss this awesome hobby! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
add147 0 Report post Posted December 4, 2014 Looks like you are getting to a good start! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ikerajala 0 Report post Posted December 4, 2014 Good job. I plan on trying out some of those bead head nymphs with hot spots in local creeks to see how they work next year. I tied some rainbow warriors and serendipities the other day. I am not an expert tyer, but I say you have a good grip on fly tying. There is a parrot in your barber shop? Neat! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yves09 0 Report post Posted December 4, 2014 Thanks Yeah there is a parrot. It's a small one but it is quite a nice bird. Feathers are beautiful, especially the tail like she gave me. I'll see her next week so I'll try to bum off a few more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted December 4, 2014 Tie up some pretty earrings with some of those parrot feathers to give her. She'll be glad to supply you with more feathers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thursthouse 0 Report post Posted December 4, 2014 The fly you're not sure of looks like a cone head muddler minnow - you'd do yourself a service if you picked up some double edged razor blades if you're going to be tying and trimming deer hair....makes a much cleaner and well shaped cut. For three months I'd say you're doin pretty damn well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
