retrocarp 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2016 A green cicada pattern I've been giving some thought to ......bit rough around the edges it will float well though. Very easy and simple tie. Green 2mm foam Black thread Red glass beads for eyes Kamasan B800 xlong size #6 Retros five layered cicada Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2016 That's a high floating pattern, for sure, Retro. Will probably get smashed by a big bass. You might need a larger hook to "keel" it over. Wouldn't surprise me, if that lands hook point up, it'll stay that way. Might not make a difference to catching fish, though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retrocarp 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2016 That's a high floating pattern, for sure, Retro. Will probably get smashed by a big bass. You might need a larger hook to "keel" it over. Wouldn't surprise me, if that lands hook point up, it'll stay that way. Might not make a difference to catching fish, though. That's a relevant point mike ...... A tarpon hook with a wide gape would be better I'm sureIt's only in the testing stage at present so there's room for improvement Thanks Retro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heavynets 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2016 Also you can add some deer hair on its back to make it unstable if it lands upside down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Saarinen 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2016 Retro! Are you trying to catch a fish or a magpie? Don't keep it in the air to long!:-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josephcsylvia 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2016 Retro! Are you trying to catch a fish or a magpie? Don't keep it in the air to long!:-)Adam, havnt seen any posts by you in a few days. Thought you froze to death over there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Saarinen 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2016 Joseph! Started 2 shifts again at work last week, i had late shift week, would wake up late, walk the dog, go to work early cos' everything there is up the s__t, then go home 11pm at night, only time to look at the site quick, but not post! 3 times i was yelling at my boss & banging my fist on his desk last week, he promised to put bonus money in my pay each time!:-) And dosn't know we sat in the sauna at work for the last half hour of each day! Ha Ha Ha! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josephcsylvia 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2016 Lol thats the way to do it Adam! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2016 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
planettrout 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2016 Attractor box, a little over half-way there... ICE WINGED OLIVE QUILL EMERGER – Stephenson/Variant, TMC 113 BLH, #16 – #18… DNA BUBBLE SHEATH CADDIS PUPAE (Tan)… HERO at Culver’s Sporting Goods, in Bishop, CA this AM ( 2.13.16 ) – picking up some Seaguar 5x and 6X tippet material & some Twist-ons… PT/TB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retrocarp 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2016 Retro! Are you trying to catch a fish or a magpie? Don't keep it in the air to long!:-) Whatever bites first lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retrocarp 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2016 That's a wicked looking fly flytire.....thanks for sharing. Retro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Saarinen 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2016 Love that dog! I had a piti in Sydney before the melenium, boy named Riku! Son of a father named nitro, Riku was sixth generation Brother sister inbread! Never put Riku to fight, wasn't into it, even thow his father was underfeted champion in Sydney! Only know from underground magazine! Riku died 2006 Oberon, N.S.W, Eastern brown snake bite, tuff little shit servived red belly & even Tiger first! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retrocarp 0 Report post Posted February 14, 2016 Retros Purple Death Trout or Bass streamer Tied on a size #6 streamer hook Rabbit Strip small Black turkey marabou black thread Two tungsten beads Medium Holo tinsel gold Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
