size 20

[maddog48 0]

I've tied at a few smaller... other than Sow Bug which is getting HUGE... shows and I have been amazed to watch a gentleman weave size 32's. Unbelievable stuff, but fun to watch... since I'm not the one doing it.

 

 

Mike

[hunthicks 0]

I've done some size 26 and 28 midges of various design, but try to stick above size 20 these days. It just takes lots of patience and a steady hand helps, and luckily I was born without my father's cigar like fingers!

 

 

[mcfly 0]

Thats a Photoshop edit if I ever saw one.

 

Tie 28s heh.

 

I won't believe that till I see at least a dozen. PM me for my address

[getholdofjoru 0]

I'll stay at size 18!

[Mato Kuwapi 0]

I've tied a couple 32's just to see if I could do it. They turned out not too shabby. It makes a good conversation piece and it's fun to demo at a show. The REAL problem is I can't get them on a tippet to fish them. I can fish them down to a 22, then I give up.

 

[Aerie 0]

Holy Smokes !

 

Having spent last night grumbling and cursing about size 22 Blue Winged Olives, I am blown away! Size 32!! That I WOULD like to see... Gotta have way steadier hands, and better eyes, than me!

[conehead 0]

Aerie,

 

Welcome to the forum, I know I should have posted this on another thread, but welcome anyway (do something about that bait fisherman) Ha Ha.

 

Actually the smaller you go the easier and faster it is. I use a 2 1/2 x magnifying lens and light.

 

1. 4 turns of thread, add fibers for a tail

 

2. A thread body with a hi-vis post

 

3. Then tie in the butt end of a #32 hackle

 

4. Two circles around the post, whip finish and your done

 

I use a lot of 22-32 midges here in south-central PA, and found that after you get the hang of it, you tie them faster and with less cost (less material) than any other fly.

 

For #24-32, I use a 8x tippet, no problem.

Hint: If your eyes are old and weak, tie the tippet on the fly at the bench

 

Conehead

Just can't seem to find cones to fit those #32s

[Aerie 0]

Well, thank you, on both counts!

 

My wife, who is not only a pretty decent fisher, and patient, considerate lady, said exactly that last night - She was beading and I was tying, and she allowed that we both could probably use decent magnification - so far, I just use my reading glasses, but that would help!

 

Eben

[Aerie 0]

Oops - Should have asked - what style of magnifier do you use, and where does one find them?

 

Eben

[conehead 0]

I picked up a heap one at office max. I paid $14 three years ago. I htink they are still under $20.

 

the lens and light are in the same housing (incandesent bulb), the lens has a flip up cover to keep it clean. Screwed the mounting bracket to the bench, also comes with a c-clamp.

 

works well, I give it an 8 out of 10; But if I could do it over, I think would try something else.

 

Conehead

 

PS: The guys on this board will chip in and buy you a magnifying light, if your wife could convince our wives to become flytying assistants. Ha Ha.

 

Sounds like she's a keeper. My wife's a keeper too, but not into fishing.

[Aerie 0]

I'll check that out, thanks!

 

She hunts, too - and cleans her own birds!

 

But most imortantly, she lets me borrow her Sage 4 weight!

 

Eben

[Troutman 0]

That's pretty funny McFly. Only wished I had photo shop so I could get rid of the purple thumb. Here's another pic of it while I was screwing around with the new camera

 

 

Now if you'd realy like to see one in person just meet me on the river and I'll be happy to show it to you

 

Jim

 

PS anyone know where I can get my hands on a couple 32s?

[Robert_S 0]

This is a 28 and an old blind eye 32, the new temco 32 are a lot larger hook gap, I heard they are supposed to start making the old 32s again cost about $100 a box.

 

 

http://www.flytyingforum.com/uploads/galle...2bd07f3e204.jpg

 

 

[sandflyx 0]

I wonder who tied those???

[Robert_S 0]

Don't you go tellin anybody now ya hear.