mikechell 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2020 Let me guess, Kimo. Your parents had the Zika virus. Instead of being born with a small head ... you were born with small hands. I was in Green Top Sporting goods store with Bo ... Powershooter. He showed me the micro-game changer backbones you're using. I don't think I could even get one properly clamped in my vise, let alone tie great looking streamers like you're doing. PS. Powershooter and his eldest kid are good people. Be sure to look him up if you're ever around the Richmond, VA area. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimo 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2020 Let me guess, Kimo. Your parents had the Zika virus. Instead of being born with a small head ... you were born with small hands. No way! My fingers are the size of Vienna Sausages. Kimo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2020 Tied a few fishing flies. Not museum quality like you guys ... but maybe worth a bass or two. Flip flop foam Poppers Laminated foam frogs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vicente 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2020 I'm going to order some of those micro gamechanger spines, the starter kit is much more reasonably priced than I expected. What hook and size are you using with then kimo? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fshng2 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2020 Gray/Lavender Smelt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimo 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2020 I'm going to order some of those micro gamechanger spines, the starter kit is much more reasonably priced than I expected. What hook and size are you using with then kimo? TFS 2457 #8, #10 I like this hook from The Fly Shop because it's an offset hook and the price is really good. Kimo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2020 Gorilla Hairwing Atlantic Salmon Fly Tail - Dyed black hackle fibers Body - Black uni stretch Ribbing - Closely wound flat or oval silver tinsel Throat - Dyed black hackle fibers Wing - Woodchuck Sorry if this genre of fly tying doesnt appeal to everybody, but I enjoy tying these flies while I still have the eyesight to tie them More laser eye treatment tomorrow so I wont be tying for a few days Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MuskyFlyGuy 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2020 Two bass flies with lead eyes. Needed something to get down a little deeper in the spring. The first one is a Murdich Minnow for the back half and UV Polar chenielle for the front half. It looks like it should have nice movement. The second one is a Murdich in the back and a purchased brush in the front. Can anyone answer a couple of questions about the brush? I laid it perpendicular to the hook, wrapping it around the hook, and pushing the right side of the brush to the rear. 1.Should I have stopped at the eyes? 2. Any suggestions on how to make it look neater? In my mind it looks cooler that it does in person. Thanks,Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2020 With the brush perpendicular to the hook wouldnt you stroke all of the fibers rearward with each wrap Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MuskyFlyGuy 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2020 Yes, you are correct. I did a poor job of explaining. Are there any techniques to get both sides to the back and still keeping everything even? BTW - I sure like the flies you are posting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2020 At 2:58, he briefly shows how I do it. Stroking the fibers back on the wire, before wrapping it around the hook. You can lay down even, tight wraps with all the fibers up and back from the wire. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BteyDvUfzIQ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Knapp 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2020 Gorilla Hairwing Atlantic Salmon Fly Tail - Dyed black hackle fibers Body - Black uni stretch Ribbing - Closely wound flat or oval silver tinsel Throat - Dyed black hackle fibers Wing - Woodchuck Sorry if this genre of fly tying doesnt appeal to everybody, but I enjoy tying these flies while I still have the eyesight to tie them More laser eye treatment tomorrow so I wont be tying for a few days Oh my gosh, who would not like your kind of flies. Wishing you the very best on your surgery my friend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Knapp 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2020 Let me guess, Kimo. Your parents had the Zika virus. Instead of being born with a small head ... you were born with small hands. I was in Green Top Sporting goods store with Bo ... Powershooter. He showed me the micro-game changer backbones you're using. I don't think I could even get one properly clamped in my vise, let alone tie great looking streamers like you're doing. PS. Powershooter and his eldest kid are good people. Be sure to look him up if you're ever around the Richmond, VA area. How about the rest of his kids, are they good people too? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flat Rock native 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2020 Gorilla Hairwing Atlantic Salmon Fly Tail - Dyed black hackle fibers Body - Black uni stretch Ribbing - Closely wound flat or oval silver tinsel Throat - Dyed black hackle fibers Wing - Woodchuck Sorry if this genre of fly tying doesnt appeal to everybody, but I enjoy tying these flies while I still have the eyesight to tie them More laser eye treatment tomorrow so I wont be tying for a few days Oh my gosh, who would not like your kind of flies. Wishing you the very best on your surgery my friend. +1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vicente 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2020 Gorilla Hairwing Atlantic Salmon Fly Tail - Dyed black hackle fibers Body - Black uni stretch Ribbing - Closely wound flat or oval silver tinsel Throat - Dyed black hackle fibers Wing - Woodchuck Sorry if this genre of fly tying doesnt appeal to everybody, but I enjoy tying these flies while I still have the eyesight to tie them More laser eye treatment tomorrow so I wont be tying for a few days Oh my gosh, who would not like your kind of flies. Wishing you the very best on your surgery my friend. +1+2 while I'm not likely to fish them definitely one of my favorite styles tip look at. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
