Guest Report post Posted July 7, 2018 A few more "fiber schwimps" from kids hair, 6 mm glass rattles, glass bead eyes, stout hooks and UV resin on the heads. Shortened up a bit for fewer missed strikes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retrocarp 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2018 Some great ties there flytire Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retrocarp 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2018 Leech flies #8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2018 George Nymph (Cotton top) Hook - #12-16 2x or 3x long streamer hook Thread - Dark brown or black Tail - Brown hackle barbs Shellback - 1/4-inch section of turkey tail feather Abdomen - 3-5 strands of peacock herl Wing case - section of white polypro yarn & a section of turkey tail feather Thorax – Thread or peacock herl Legs - Brown hackle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Powershooter 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2018 A few more "fiber schwimps" from kids hair, 6 mm glass rattles, glass bead eyes, stout hooks and UV resin on the heads. Shortened up a bit for fewer missed strikes. Great looking shrimp ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retrocarp 0 Report post Posted July 8, 2018 Chimaera emerger #10 barbless caddis hook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Cummings 0 Report post Posted July 8, 2018 McPhail style para ant Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandan 0 Report post Posted July 8, 2018 You all continue to not only raise the bar but keep the bar high. Fantastic work everyone! Here's a simple caddis emerger. Recipe if you're interested. Hook:Umpqua U002 (16) Thread:Uni 8/0 tan (brown, olive works too, etc., etc.) Tag:Pearl opal mirage tinsel tag Abdomen: thread over tinsel Thorax:Tan superfine Underwing: Amber Darlon Wing: Select natural cow elk Post: White McFlylon Hackle: Brown Whiting Saddle This baby was killer yesterday (7July2018) on the Dream Stream section of the South Platte. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Cummings 0 Report post Posted July 8, 2018 Nice fly Sandan. I took my red para ant out to Olympia lakes in Willingboro NJ. I was only one pulling in fish and they came from below to top feed. Most swallowed deep so lucky I did barbless. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vicente 0 Report post Posted July 8, 2018 McPhail style para ant beautiful fly Tom. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RexW 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2018 "The Harlequin" - (or as close I can get, anyway) I've wanted to tie this fly ever since I first saw the pattern. Unfortunately, it is still above my skill level, especially the wing, and this one has problems, but I'm still kind of proud of it. Faults and all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retrocarp 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2018 "The Harlequin" - (or as close I can get, anyway) I've wanted to tie this fly ever since I first saw the pattern. Unfortunately, it is still above my skill level, especially the wing, and this one has problems, but I'm still kind of proud of it. Faults and all. Looks good to me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandan 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2018 Nice fly Sandan. I took my red para ant out to Olympia lakes in Willingboro NJ. I was only one pulling in fish and they came from below to top feed. Most swallowed deep so lucky I did barbless. Thanks Tom. Love it when it's your fly that's the one working. Nice ant too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandan 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2018 "The Harlequin" - (or as close I can get, anyway) I've wanted to tie this fly ever since I first saw the pattern. Unfortunately, it is still above my skill level, especially the wing, and this one has problems, but I'm still kind of proud of it. Faults and all. Looks good to me Sure does Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2018 Double Renegade Hook: 2XL Dry or Light nymph hook size 8-12 Thread: Black Rear Tag: Gold Tinsel Front and Rear Hackle: Brown Middle Hackle: Cream Body: Peacock Herl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
