josephcsylvia 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2016 Well, I am in Chicago ... surrounded by this white stuff. All the water here is so polluted you can walk across it, I guess. It's very hard with no visible flow ... I don't understand !!! I'll be back in Florida, where the water acts like water, in February. I'll let you know something, then. Poke a hole in the hard polluted stuff and drop a line through! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2016 Well, I am in Chicago ... surrounded by this white stuff. All the water here is so polluted you can walk across it, I guess. It's very hard with no visible flow ... I don't understand !!! I'll be back in Florida, where the water acts like water, in February. I'll let you know something, then. Poke a hole in the hard polluted stuff and drop a line through! Not me !!! Standing on that hard water makes my feet hurt. Of course, standing outside, here, makes ALL of me hurt. This place is just WRONG this time of year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlaFly 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2016 Why would anyone in their right mind choose to go to Chicago this time of year? Oh yeah, I forgot it was Mike talking. That explains it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JacksonK 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2016 Rabbit three ways. Zonker tail, palmered collar, dubbing loop head. Never know what you will come up with when you are bored. This is another boredom creation. Lots of marabou. Should look great in the water. Dry and Wet pictures. Also, Mike you are definitely right about hours at the vise making you better. I try to tie at least 2-3 flies a day. Definitely noticed my skills improving over the years, in cleanliness of flies, techniques, and creativity. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fisherboy0301 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2016 Why would anyone in their RIGHT MIND choose to go to Chicago this time of year? Oh yeah, I forgot it was Mike talking. That explains it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2016 Ha ha ha ... funny boys. I didn't CHOOSE to be here ... my company just has to prove it hates me a few times a year, by SENDING me to cold climates. Normally, the company and me get along great ... but it's a "alpha male" thing, I guess. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimo 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2016 Saw this on FTF a couple of months ago and had to try it out.Got some clear straws coming.https://youtu.be/rptXEfFSIQ4 Kimo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retrocarp 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2016 That's pretty cool kimo ... I recall seeing that on YouTube some time ago while searching for prawn/ shrimp patterns Nice work .... I should imagine you'll make it look even better when using clear plastic straws .😎 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimo 0 Report post Posted January 15, 2016 That's pretty cool kimo ... I recall seeing that on YouTube some time ago while searching for prawn/ shrimp patterns Nice work .... I should imagine you'll make it look even better when using clear plastic straws . My son is quite the origami designer as you can see below so this is right along our lines. Kimo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retrocarp 0 Report post Posted January 15, 2016 Awesome !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goose77 0 Report post Posted January 15, 2016 Very cool, Kimo...and a beautiful pic, as usual. Cheers, Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dubs 0 Report post Posted January 15, 2016 an adjustment to the legs, like the white better some sort of mayfly nymph imitation a little more of a BWO and a different take on a BWO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted January 15, 2016 Austin Adducci was the guest tie-er at Dupage Fly Shop tonight. He's a guide, chasing poor man's Bonefish (carp) and Smallmouth Bass. Probably other fish, too, but these were what he was tying for this night. So, here are the two flies we tied under his guidance: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
utyer 0 Report post Posted January 15, 2016 Mike I will get in touch then. Just don't throw a lit match in the Chicago river, it is flammable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JacksonK 0 Report post Posted January 15, 2016 That a pretty awesome tie Kimo. I too remember seeing the video a while back, but don't know anyone that's actually tied it. Great job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites