hairwing 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2016 Lefty's take....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoC9cDva8Fw ...and not to many flies make it to the postage stamp level. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saltybum 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2016 Hey Philly you should know bedda, "You wanna bedda pcture bring a bedda face". Actually the fly appears to be ok, the camera work however.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2016 There is NO WAY I would pull a newly finished fly through my mouth to wet it down!!! I do my best to pull out all fuzz, cleanly trim all threads and materials, but I just KNOW I'd end up with some of that in my mouth. NO WAY !!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt Bob LeMay 0 Report post Posted February 29, 2016 Once you get the hang of tying Deceivers you'll find that they're pretty universal (particularly for colder waters). If you worked a Deceiver down my way (south Florida) you might want one that's a bit fuller/heavier dressed. Here's a bug that I tied for a shop in the Stuart, Florida area - it's on a 4/0 and it's nearly seven inches long.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Betty 0 Report post Posted February 29, 2016 Look into the Bob Popovics' Bucktail Deceiver based on Lefty's but with all bucktail. I like these because they don't need feathers (which are becoming harder to find) so this is a great fly to learn. The BTD, is easy to tye after you get use to tying a bit as there is some tapering needed in this fly.....you're on your way though. Here is good size Deceiver on a 4/0 yummy.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnyquahog 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2016 You flies will perform as well as any others. I used to tie more deceivers and catch many more stripers 10 years ago than today. As a personal preference; I like a much smaller more tapered head. Also, get some peacock herl (either strung or on the feather) for a topping to dress them up. It is fairly cheap and adds a nice touch. Tight Wraps! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
islander727 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2016 Constructive criticism: The feathers aren't perfectly matched. Tsk tsk. Realistic criticism: They look better than the one's I tie. And if mine hook fish, well... Nice work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyguy613 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2016 ^ appreciate it I did the lefty kreh method just plucked some feathers twisted and tied in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAMAL 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2016 hmm sorry, I thought the chartreuse bucktail should be on top? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyguy613 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2016 The chartreuse Bucktail is actually on the top. The eyes I used are weightless so they will not make the fly swim upside down in the water. They are tied hook point down Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlatsRoamer 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2016 Jamal maybe your picture is upside down? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kudu 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2016 Nice ties. Flats, why would Jamal's picture be upside down? It wasn't upside down for me or anybody else. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlatsRoamer 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2016 I dunno,I thought that because, never mind ignore my stupidity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAMAL 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2016 Jamal maybe your picture is upside down? you are right !!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
