flytire 0 Report post Posted September 19, 2020 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted September 19, 2020 Norm, do you tie these a lot? I was just wondering if the D-rib deteriorates and breaks after it's been sitting around. They look like a great pattern for catching fish, but I can just see myself finally getting someplace to use them, only to find the D-rib "rotten" and unraveled. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2020 no deterioration wire is an acceptable substitute Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2020 Thank you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redietz 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2020 There's an even simpler way to tie a blood worm with D-tubing. Just strap a short piece on top of the hook with open spiral wraps. The front stops just short of the hook eye, and I usually add a couple of turns of peacock herl there just to make it feel like I've actually tied something. The rear extends to the back of the hook (but it's only strapped down to the bend). I've caught many fish on that over the years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted September 21, 2020 okay please post a photo of your fly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redietz 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2020 On 9/21/2020 at 8:11 AM, flytire said: okay please post a photo of your fly If I can find someone to borrow a camera from, I will. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
