flytire 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2021 6 hours ago, Poopdeck said: much better second effort. squatch approved Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Poopdeck 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2021 Thanks all. I'm gonna try twisting the br size in the brushmaker when I get a minute. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBPatt 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2021 7 hours ago, Poopdeck said: Attempt number two. I like the results. This time I used size small ultra wire and twisted them together with my brush maker. That's a nice tight twist. Hook - 12 2X long with 5/32nd gold bead thread - green gold ultra 70 tail - green biot body - flo green/silvergreen ultra wire size sm thorax - peacock herl wing case - gold tinsel over green scud back legs - India hen back Yeah, that’s a nice looking body; the small size wire works well. I keep my dubbing twister moving at a slow speed and maintain as much tension as I can to get an even twist; looks like you hit it just right. Per cphubert’s earlier post and dflanagan’s here, call it a Chainmail Copper John. Regards, Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBPatt 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2021 Schmuddler Schminnow/Muddler. Blind version here; sans the usual, prominent bead-chain eyes. hook - WFC Model 6 #6 thread - Danville Flat Wax white tail - marabou white body - Estaz pearl head/collar - pronghorn white Regards, Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cphubert 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2021 9 hours ago, Poopdeck said: Attempt number two. I like the results. I do to. it looks really good. a chainmail armored nymph with a bead head helmet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cphubert 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2021 2 hours ago, SBPatt said: Schminnow/Muddler. Blind version here; sans the usual, prominent bead-chain eyes. I'd like to drift that into a few hole's for steelhead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2021 Purple Skunk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robow7 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2021 6 hours ago, SBPatt said: Schmuddler Where does a fly like this ride in the water column? Also, is the body of the fly only Estaz or is there anything else mixed with it as it looks really full? Beautiful work and would likely be a smallie killer on my streams. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBPatt 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2021 Thanks. Even after the head soaks up some water it’d probably have pretty neutral buoyancy/slow sink; haven’t fished it yet so that’s a guess. The body is just Estaz; I stroke it back with moist fingers every turn and it stays pretty tight and full. Regards, Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamieofthenorth 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2021 @Poopdeck Great looking Copper John!!! Tight, clean work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBPatt 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2021 Klympen Rainbow Warrior A real chameleon of a pattern; I’ll try this one on a #16 as tailwater bait. hook - Dai Riki 135 #8 thread - Uni 8/0 fire orange rib - small wire silver underbody - holo tinsel red abdomen - tinsel pearl thorax - Sow Scud dubbing rainbow Regards Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moshup 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2021 19 hours ago, Poopdeck said: Attempt number two. I like the results. This time I used size small ultra wire and twisted them together with my brush maker. That's a nice tight twist. Hook - 12 2X long with 5/32nd gold bead thread - green gold ultra 70 tail - green biot body - flo green/silvergreen ultra wire size sm thorax - peacock herl wing case - gold tinsel over green scud back legs - India hen back Nice Poopdeck ! It’s good to be green ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bimini15 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2021 19 hours ago, Poopdeck said: Attempt number two. Very nice looking fly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sessions 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2021 Messing around with a weird jig hook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bacchus_2 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2021 On 1/4/2021 at 10:18 PM, niveker said: @Landon P, impressive! Pretty @Moshup, love the dark and light contrast. @Bacchus_2, that looks good! Is that the one Kelley does in his YT vid? If so, how closely did you follow his recipe? I followed it closely but not exactly. I used a clear Antron with a little UV Ice Dub thrown in...I prefer the light veil of Antron rather than the bubble in the Lafontaine pattern, plus Galloup’s pattern is much faster to tie. Give it a whirl, they work great! Best wishes, Don Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites