danthebugman 0 Report post Posted February 8, 2021 My wife was working on sewing projects in the bedroom so I set up shop in the kitchen. Got a few more seaducers tied up. Might be my favorite pattern to tie right now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBPatt 0 Report post Posted February 8, 2021 X-Spruce Moth Used the version from Nomad Anglers; just fattened it up a bit. The pronghorn is a close match color-wise for the wing; bleached or just light-colored elk or deer would work fine, too. hook - BVFT Dry #12 thread - Danvillle Monocord tan shuck - Krystal Flash rootbeer body - dubbing cream wing/head - pronghorn Regards, Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandan 0 Report post Posted February 8, 2021 Something that I've been thinking about, but don't think I've seen. A comparadun with legs. What do you all think of the concept, not necessarily the actual tie? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DFoster 0 Report post Posted February 8, 2021 16 hours ago, upstatetrout said: Just a little something from the North Country. Beautiful Tie- Greenwell's Glory variant? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moshup 0 Report post Posted February 8, 2021 ^^^. That is a beautiful winged spider. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DFoster 0 Report post Posted February 8, 2021 What a great day yesterday was! We got 8" of snow so my wife and I went snow shoeing with our pup. That was followed by a couple of hours at my vise before the Super Bowl. For some reason I love to tie on snowy afternoons. GOLDEN MERSHON HOOK: #10 NYMPH 1XL/1XS THREAD: BLACK 6/0 TAIL: HEN SADDLE FIBERS- BROWN TAG: MYLAR TINSEL - GOLD/SMALL BODY: FLOSS-BLACK RIB: FRENCH OVAL TINSEL -GOLD HACKLE: HEN SADDLE -BROWN WING: MALLARD WING -BLUE HEAD: GLOSS CEMENT SILVER BUTCHER HOOK: #10 NYMPH 2XL/1XS THREAD: BLACK 6/0 TAIL: GOOSE PRIMARY SLIPS – DYED RED BODY: MYLAR TINSEL -SILVER RIB: FRENCH OVAL -SILVER WING: MALLARD WING SLIPS -BLUE BEARD: HEN SADDLE -BLACK HEAD: GLOSS CEMENT MARCH BROWN HOOK: #12 THREAD: ORANGE 6/0 TAIL: BRONZE MALLARD FIBERS TAG: MYLAR TINSEL – GOLD SMALL BODY: 50/50 MIX OF HARELINE KRYSTAL MEDIUM BROWN AND HARELINE DARK HARE’S EAR RIB: MYLAR TINSEL – GOLD SMALL HACKLE: PARTRIDGE BROWN WING: HEN PHEASANT PRIMARY SLIPS HEAD: GLOSS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moshup 0 Report post Posted February 8, 2021 Very nice tying DFoster. Flies tied on a snowy day have extra mojo ! The Mershon is especially nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted February 8, 2021 Buggy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WWKimba 0 Report post Posted February 8, 2021 23 minutes ago, denduke said: Buggy! And the horse? Kim Nice tie! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scarface Z 0 Report post Posted February 8, 2021 Been building up a collection of crayfish in different sizes. claws - gold variant barred rabbit strip antennae - pheasant tail legs - partridge or pheasant rump feather eyes - melted mono and black polish shell - antron yarn, light brown, dark brown, and olive mixed body - angora dubbing, ginger, brown olive, and fiery brown mixed rib - gold wire weight - gold tungsten jig bead Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DFoster 0 Report post Posted February 8, 2021 2 hours ago, Scarface Z said: Been building up a collection of crayfish in different sizes. claws - gold variant barred rabbit strip antennae - pheasant tail legs - partridge or pheasant rump feather eyes - melted mono and black polish shell - antron yarn, light brown, dark brown, and olive mixed body - angora dubbing, ginger, brown olive, and fiery brown mixed rib - gold wire weight - gold tungsten jig bead Nicely done! What is the size range? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chugbug27 0 Report post Posted February 8, 2021 Wow @DFoster, terrific winged wets there! 5 hours ago, Sandan said: comparadun with legs. What do you all think of the concept I like the concept, a lot, but I'm not sure it'll float. They already are challenged floaters. Maybe a sparse loop of cdc barbs starting behind and ending in front of the deer hair wing? My tying stuff is undergoing reconstructive surgery at the moment or I'd try it myself and post. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandan 0 Report post Posted February 8, 2021 36 minutes ago, chugbug27 said: Wow @DFoster, terrific winged wets there! I like the concept, a lot, but I'm not sure it'll float. They already are challenged floaters. Maybe a sparse loop of cdc barbs starting behind and ending in front of the deer hair wing? My tying stuff is undergoing reconstructive surgery at the moment or I'd try it myself and post. @chugbug27 Hmmm, I like it too. I'll chuck that one into a bowl of water and see what happens. I'll let you know. I like your CDC idea also. I'll give that a try too. I hope your tying stuff recovers swiftly and is in even better shape than prior to surgery. And yes @DFoster some beauty wets. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niveker 0 Report post Posted February 8, 2021 4 hours ago, DFoster said: a couple of hours at my vise Very nice, DF, classic I would say. You really have those wings down pretty well. 6 hours ago, Sandan said: A comparadun with legs. I like this, Sandan. I'm pretty sure I have seen it done with hackled dries before, but not with a comparadun. I can't remember from where. I'll look through my notes and bookmarks later tonight. I can see Chug's point, though I don't know if the soft hackle will be enough to sink them. I fish soft hackles on the surface often enough. Also, I think it's Charlie Craven who leaves the butt end of the deer hair exposed on comparaduns to provide more of a thorax and some additional flotation. Could try that if they don't float high enough. @Scarface Z - wowza, those are really nice c-dads. Mind never look that good, but I'm kinda lazy when it comes to tying them: lead wire, chenille body, soft hackle wrapped for legs, and 2 cock pheasant neck feathers for claws. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarrellP 0 Report post Posted February 8, 2021 You guys are killing the winged wet flies. I am impressed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
