what is that 1 fly tying material.....

[flytire 0]

....that just doesnt seem to work or catch fish?

 

mine is any fly tied with larva lace, liqui-lace, liquid lace or whatever manufactures are calling it

 

it just doent work for me

 

[ChromeAddict 0]

Flashabou makes my flies look terrible. I replace it with tinsel for wingcases or crystal flash for adding shine.

[switch10 0]

I stopped using chenille years ago. My bugs tied with a dubbing loop instead of chenille seem to work better for me.

[mikechell 0]

Do barbless hooks count as a material? It fits the definition of ... "....that just doesnt seem to work or catch fish?"

 

So far, I haven't used any material that has NEVER caught fish. But then, as all the trout aloof like to point out, sunfish are easier to catch.

[crazy4oldcars 0]

Marabou. I would rather use rabbit hair than marabou. Clip it and tie it in as a tail, or spin it in a split thread as a body. Or both.

 

Kirk B.

[whatfly 0]

Cannot think of any such material. There are some materials I'm less fond of than others, either due to aestetics or past performance, but anything can catch a fish under the right circumstances...just depends on the situation.

[TheCream 0]

Marabou. I would rather use rabbit hair than marabou. Clip it and tie it in as a tail, or spin it in a split thread as a body. Or both.

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Kirk B.

 

When I start making small streamers and want marabou-like motion in the water, arctic fox works GREAT. It moves really well in the water, is easy to use, and more durable than marabou.

[artimus001 0]

Saskatchewan Seal Skin. it's great for bindings, and that is about it.

[NoSlack 0]

Artimus.....Saskatchewan Seal Skin...? Is like an Alberta Beluga?

[artimus001 0]

Artimus.....Saskatchewan Seal Skin...? Is like an Alberta Beluga?

exactly. I use Beluga hide for outerwear. 100% waterproof, and harpoon resistant. i got all of these tips from Super Dave.

 

back to the O/P. i've never had any success with hot glue used to make salmon eggs for steelhead.

[islander727 0]

"Body braid".

[nick2011 0]

it sounds more like an application issue, when materials aren't catching fish. however i do feel that if you dont have confidence in a material it is hard to design a good fly with them.

[Fisherboy0301 0]

Dry fly hackle. Lol. It's great on streamers and buggers, but foam, cdc, or bouyant hair works better for me.

[Dubs 0]

Great, now I gotta make somthing with flashabou, micro tubing, marabou and hackle

[Guest]

Gotta second marabou! I've even gotten away from it when I tie jigs, rabbit and fox are easier to deal with. but that doesn't mean I don't have it in a bunch of colors!!LOL