Flat Rock native 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2020 5 hours ago, Mark Knapp said: I tied 23 Royal Coachmen total for the classic dry fly swap. Here's the best twelve for the swap. This one may be my best, even though the floss is a little fuzzy. The fuzz is bugging me now. Ready for shipping on Monday. I'm sure everybody's tired of my Coachmen. I'm going back to Orvis index to do the steelhead flies next. Not that tired yet, and looking forward to seeing one up close in a few weeks. Nice work and informative pictures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarrellP 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2020 That is the best all around fly, IMHO. Nice job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flat Rock native 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2020 5 hours ago, DarrellP said: That is the best all around fly, IMHO. Nice job. yes- maybe a dab of Burts Bees lip balm on that unruly floss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Knapp 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2020 1 minute ago, Flat Rock native said: yes- maybe a dab of Burts Bees lip balm on that unruly floss All the rest are great, just that one got a snag in the middle of it while I was winding it. Thought I got it out. I think when you put stuff on floss it dulls the sheen. Never tried the bee balm though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Knapp 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2020 5 hours ago, DarrellP said: That is the best all around fly, IMHO. Nice job. Thanks Mr. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flat Rock native 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2020 March is strong... Scott channeling some Fran Betters, Kimo channeling deep Kimo, dflan now making fish fast food, Chug’s micro sparking up for some trouts.... Better go back to winding up my own winding projects and ice is falling away on edges of local ponds. Time to get ready for more fun ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dogfacedoc 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2020 Working on deceivers on my days off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBPatt 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2020 Western Green Drake Cripple (Michigan variation) hook - Dai Riki 300 #10 thread - Danville flat wax chartreuse tail - moose body hair body - deer hair olive wing - Congo Hair black hackle - grizzly dyed chartreuse Regards, Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RickZieger 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2020 Here are some flies from this week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandan 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2020 SBPatt's cripple reminded me of Morrish's May Day, so I has to twist a few up. To paraphrase Flat Rock native, you all are killing it. Coachmen fit for a king Mr. Knapp. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Knapp 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2020 You don't have to call me Mr., Mr. Thanks Sandan. Nice flies everyone. Sorry Rick, to pick on you, but I wish I could see your flies. I bet I would like them a lot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandan 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2020 13 minutes ago, Mark Knapp said: You don't have to call me Mr., Mr. Thanks Sandan. Nice flies everyone. Sorry Rick, to pick on you, but I wish I could see your flies. I bet I would like them a lot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimo 0 Report post Posted March 23, 2020 Hula Shad Kimo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flat Rock native 0 Report post Posted March 23, 2020 5 hours ago, Sandan said: SBPatt's cripple reminded me of Morrish's May Day, so I has to twist a few up. To paraphrase Flat Rock native, you all are killing it. Coachmen fit for a king Mr. Knapp. Tied Mountain Man style for big bad Western waters and the big fish there... Good luck Spring is close, even up here on the tundra🎣🎣 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted March 23, 2020 Rainbow Warrior Hook – Curved style Bead - Silver Tungsten, sized to hook Thread - Red Tail - Pheasant Tail Fibers Abdomen – Medium pearl tinsel Wing case - Stub end of pearl tinsel from abdomen Thorax - Wapsi Sow Scud Dubbing, Rainbow CBC Midge Hook - Straight, curved or jig style Bead - Brass or tungsten Thread - Black Butt - Copper tinsel Body - Thread Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites