flytire 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2020 @Jaydub yes cut off hook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caloosa bug 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2020 15 hours ago, SBPatt said: It came together quite nicely. Regards, Scott Thank you sir. I’ve screen shot more than a couple of your ties for panfish ideas. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Landon P 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2020 Got some egg hooks from a rummage sale for 50 cents already put them to use. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBPatt 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2020 Mini Manic Muddler Found this on the Speypages site. Thought I had overdressed the thorax and then I spun the head and it pretty much disappeared; proportions! hook - WFC Model 6 #6 thread - Veevus 6/0 black tail - FTD H2O Twist pearl orange rib - small wire silver body - medium tinsel opal thorax - cactus chenille orange collar/head - deer hair Regards, Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Landon P 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2020 10 minutes ago, SBPatt said: Mini Manic Muddler Found this on the Speypages site. Thought I had overdressed the thorax and then I spun the head and it pretty much disappeared; proportions! hook - WFC Model 6 #6 thread - Veevus 6/0 black tail - FTD H2O Twist pearl orange rib - small wire silver body - medium tinsel opal thorax - cactus chenille orange collar/head - deer hair Regards, Scott That head is amazing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBPatt 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Landon P said: That head is amazing! Thanks. That’s the style that Ryan Houston uses for a lot of his muddlers; I put together a Halfback Muddler SBS using his technique if you want to check it out. Regards, Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBPatt 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2020 Mini Manic Muddler II (variation) A few more wraps of cactus chenille, a shoulder, and shorter collar. hook - WFC Model 6 #6 thread - UTC 140 black tail - FTD H2O Twist pearl orange rib - small wire silver body - medium tinsel opal thorax - cactus chenille orange shoulder - pheasant rump dyed orange (1 Tbs Rit Sunshine Orange/1 cup water) collar/head - deer hair Regards, Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Landon P 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2020 Thank you Eugene for helping me get this almost perfect. Lots of trial and error! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chugbug27 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2020 cookin with gas there @Landon P. Are you the photographer and editor? Even putting aside the flies, that's quality work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Landon P 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2020 28 minutes ago, chugbug27 said: cookin with gas there @Landon P. Are you the photographer and editor? Even putting aside the flies, that's quality work. Yes took the photo and did the editing. Eugene told me what to change and how to get them to look. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fshng2 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2020 Stellar fly & photo Landon! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Landon P 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2020 Thank you much appreciated! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moshup 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2020 Excellent . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Landon P 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2020 Spider Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fshng2 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2020 Nice work on the Mini Manic Muddlers Scott. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
