Jump to content
Fly Tying
SBPatt

March Flies From the Vise

Recommended Posts

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.

DSCF4890-X2.jpg

This one may be my best, even though the floss is a little fuzzy.

DSCF4889-XL.jpg

The fuzz is bugging me now.

DSCF4894-XL.jpg

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

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
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 

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
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.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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 ...

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Western Green Drake Cripple (Michigan variation)

 

49688033787_ec6486f2bc_c.jpg

 

49687730746_94990f481b_c.jpg

 

49687730691_c36fd0e90e_c.jpg

 

 

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

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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.

MorrishsMayDay.jpg

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
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.

:)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
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.

MorrishsMayDay.jpg

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🎣🎣

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Rainbow-Warrior-1080.jpg

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-1080.jpg

CBC Midge
 
Hook - Straight, curved or jig style
Bead - Brass or tungsten
Thread - Black
Butt - Copper tinsel
Body - Thread

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...

×
×
  • Create New...