mikechell 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2017 Kimo, you have some competition, now! Everyone ... Great flies this month !!! Bo ... I'll show you that thread tonight. It's not thin "tying" thread ... it's a little larger diameter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KingHap 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2017 IMG_1240.JPG [/size] Boise Bug - Daniel Briley Hook Tiemco 200R Size 6-8 depending on the size of the bugs in the river. Thread: Brown or black 6/0 Tail: Goose Biot (brown or black) Underbody: Weighted heavily with 0.030" wire, topped with 0.015" wire Abdomen: Brown or black latex nymph skin Legs: Heavy Upholstery thread, knotted Thorax: Blend of orange, golden or brown antron dubbing to match local bug colors Wing Cases: Thin Skin - (brown or black) Eyes: Black bead chain Antennae: Coats & Clark thread Varnish: Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Brown sparkle or black This is the best stonefly nymph pattern I have ever found. I have modified this fly over the years to make it more durable, and more effective. I have had enormous success in any western stream that has a healthy population of stoneflies in it, from the Madison to Box Canyon of Henry's Fork, to the Boise River where I first tied this pattern and which hears its name. The picture here shows a brown version I tied, next to a live bug from the Boise River last October. Some of the live bugs are more brown in color, some are more black in color. I am 6'7" with very large hands, so the size of the fly and the bug are larger than they may appear. I have found that the knotted thread legs are much more durable than the rubber legs, pheasant tail or the goose biot leg versions I have tried before. They are also much easier to tie in and work with on the vise. This is a heavily weighted fly, so I can fish it without any additional weight on most sections of the river. FRn said: "... Welcome to FTF, following up with most amazing 1st post ever... Carry On... post fish photos when you have such..." Thanks for the response. I have enjoyed all the variety of fly patterns on here for a long time, and finally tried posting something. More to come. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KingHap 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2017 Last year I caught this gem of a rainbow on the Boise Bug pattern, it was a strong fish, it snapped my 10' Sage 5wt rod in half. I was able to pull it in hand over fist to get this pic, and to release it to catch another day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flat Rock native 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2017 KingHap, that is a fine trout in any neck of the woods... great stonefly imitation Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2017 Nice trout, King. In my opinion, and experience, snapping a rod is rarely, if ever, the fault of the rod. User error or prior damage is usually the culprit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.NiceGaius 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2017 #30 midges Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellevue.chartreuse.trout 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2017 Edit - deleted pic. Apologies for posting a previously posted pic/fly. - I didn't realize it was posted already. BCT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flat Rock native 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2017 WOW, January 2017 Rocks!!! Everybody...KEEEEEEEEP POSTING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike West 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2017 Seeing how about 75% of my flies were stolen about a month ago I've trying to build my collection bakc up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2017 BCT ... Kimo posted your fly ... and until I read his description, I thought it was one of his. You've got the pattern down. Very nicely done! Mike ... looks like you're getting a good start to replenishing your inventory. Tonight was another of the classes at the BPS in Ashland. Tonight, Chuck led the group in tying a clouser. Then he let those of us who wanted to, to tie a few more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Powershooter 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2017 Nice job Mike. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2017 Thank you ... missed you at the event, Bo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Decisions 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2017 Sorry to hear Mike. Nothing worse than a thief. You are getting a nice collection tied back up however. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Decisions 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2017 Now what is a Florida crappie and bluegill fisherman gonna do with some Clousers? LOL Nice ties Mike. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Decisions 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2017 Tied this up for the first time today. Took it out on the river and it works. I caught 5 rainbows on the first one I tied. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites