SBPatt 0 Report post Posted August 17, 2020 Galloup’s Found Link October Caddis hook - WFC Model 6 #6 thread - UTC 140 burnt orange body - deer hair orange thorax - Ice Dub rust under wing - Congo Hair shiner tan wing/head - deer hair Regards, Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Landon P 0 Report post Posted August 17, 2020 How do you get that head! Looks sweet! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moshup 0 Report post Posted August 17, 2020 4 hours ago, Sandan said: That's really nice Thanks Sandan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Landon P 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2020 First try at an articulated fly. Not the prettiest lookin thing but I'm sure a hungry Pike or bass might take a hit at it. I'm open to an advice on this one. On the stinger hook its just yellow and chartruse marabou then a small strip of zonker wrapped around the shank. Then I have a strand of 50lb mono connecting to two. On the leader hook I have a chartruse tail then more zonker then a thin strand of craft fur. Action on it is insane so I will defiantly fish it 🐟 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Landon P 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2020 might try an SD next Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pbass 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2020 49 minutes ago, Landon P said: First try at an articulated fly. Not the prettiest lookin thing but I'm sure a hungry Pike or bass might take a hit at it. I'm open to an advice on this one. On the stinger hook its just yellow and chartruse marabou then a small strip of zonker wrapped around the shank. Then I have a strand of 50lb mono connecting to two. On the leader hook I have a chartruse tail then more zonker then a thin strand of craft fur. Action on it is insane so I will defiantly fish it 🐟 Something will hit that! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oakley388 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2020 Hey everyone, I've been reading the forums since I started tying at the beginning of the year and finally decided it's time for me to post. Here's a few I've tied in the last few days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bdngrd 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2020 Nice work Oakley 388! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandan 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2020 12 hours ago, Landon P said: First try at an articulated fly. Not the prettiest lookin thing but I'm sure a hungry Pike or bass might take a hit at it. I'm open to an advice on this one. On the stinger hook its just yellow and chartruse marabou then a small strip of zonker wrapped around the shank. Then I have a strand of 50lb mono connecting to two. On the leader hook I have a chartruse tail then more zonker then a thin strand of craft fur. Action on it is insane so I will defiantly fish it 🐟 Since you asked. It looks like you overdressed that fly. When all those materials get wet it's gonna be pretty heavy. I'd say cut the amount of material you're using. When I first started tying streamers, both articulated and non, I'd take a drive up to Charlie Craven's shop and compare mine with his. His were always sparser than mine. Sparser is better, you won't lose any action, in fact it'll probably improve the action. I mostly use 30lb braid or 19 or 47 strand Beadalon (you can get that at Hobby Lobby, etc.) wire to attach the stinger to the front hook, that said I pretty much always use a 6mm bead to separate the hooks and keep the stinger from "collapsing onto the front hook. I have no idea if 50lb will stop that but I'm throwing the idea out there. All that being said, you did a good job. Remember perfect practice makes perfect. Take a look at Kelly Galloup's site. He's an amazing tier and streamer guy his videos are chock full of tips. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBPatt 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2020 Fischer’s October Caddis Skater (variation) Not a huge fan of CDC on big bugs; swapped it out for polypropylene, which sheds water pretty well for me. Here’s his video if you’re interested. hook - Dai Riki 280 #8 thread - UTC 140 burnt orange rib - medium tinsel pearl body - dubbing rusty orange under wing - Congo Hair shiner tan collar - Indian hen wing/head - elk hair orange Regards, Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2020 Black Beetle Hook - Dry fly style Thread - Black Back - Black foam Body - Ice dubbing Sighter - White foam cylinder Legs - Black span flex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Landon P 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2020 Just now, flytire said: Black Beetle Hook - Dry fly style Thread - Black Back - Black foam Body - Ice dubbing Sighter - White foam cylinder Legs - Black span flex Nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Landon P 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2020 14 minutes ago, Sandan said: Since you asked. It looks like you overdressed that fly. When all those materials get wet it's gonna be pretty heavy. I'd say cut the amount of material you're using. When I first started tying streamers, both articulated and non, I'd take a drive up to Charlie Craven's shop and compare mine with his. His were always sparser than mine. Sparser is better, you won't lose any action, in fact it'll probably improve the action. I mostly use 30lb braid or 19 or 47 strand Beadalon (you can get that at Hobby Lobby, etc.) wire to attach the stinger to the front hook, that said I pretty much always use a 6mm bead to separate the hooks and keep the stinger from "collapsing onto the front hook. I have no idea if 50lb will stop that but I'm throwing the idea out there. All that being said, you did a good job. Remember perfect practice makes perfect. Take a look at Kelly Galloup's site. He's an amazing tier and streamer guy his videos are chock full of tips. Thank you Sandan. I will do as the wise on says lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2020 Olive Balloon Caddis Hook - Dry fly style Thread - Olive Tail - Amber antron yarn Ribbing - Opal mirage tinsel Body - Olive dubbing Wing - Bleached elk hair or natural deer hair Head - Olive foam Thorax - Olive dubbing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Landon P 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2020 Im very proud of this one, I've been slowly working on it for the last few days and I finished it up today. I present the Rusty Rat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites