caloosa bug 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2021 9 hours ago, mikemac1 said: It common knowledge that fish that feed on baitfish tend to key on the eyes of their prey. So whimsically, I tied a couple of flies that accentuate the eyes. I like it! Reminds me of Steve Gibson’s Myakka Minnow.. but with bigger eyes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikemac1 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2021 @caloosa bug Exactly. Been tying Steve’s Myakka Minnow for both fresh and salt work for about 6 months now. Salt versions were killers on Specs down in Tampa last December. Hope to do some more damage with them in the next two weeks on the IRL system and Tampa Bay. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upstatetrout 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2021 The Little Dark Watchet from North Country Flies by T. E. Pritt. Hook. Daiichi 1480 size 12. Silk. Pearsalls Gossamer orange#19. Wing. Waterhen. Body. Orange silk dubbed with mole. Hackle. Hen dirty white Brown tinged Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WWKimba 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2021 2 hours ago, upstatetrout said: The Little Dark Watchet from North Country Flies by T. E. Pritt. Hook. Daiichi 1480 size 12. Silk. Pearsalls Gossamer orange#19. Wing. Waterhen. Body. Orange silk dubbed with mole. Hackle. Hen dirty white Brown tinged Nice tie! Also, anyone seeing the length of your hackle would know that you are from the Catskills! Kim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moshup 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2021 52 minutes ago, WWKimba said: Nice tie! Also, anyone seeing the length of your hackle would know that you are from the Catskills! Kim Kim, I think that hackle length is taken more from a North Country influence than a Catskill predisposition. Pat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chasing_Tails 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2021 Crippled Minnner' (Shad) Hook: Mustad 3665A streamer hook Thread: Uni-Thread 6/0, grey Tail: Krystal Flash, olive Body: Pearl body braid, Fl. Yellow Belly: Closed cell foam, 2mm, white Wing: EP fiber, Ocean Grey Eye: Stick on prismatic, 1/4", yellow Markings: Sharpie marker, red and black I developed this pattern as a light weight sight casting baitfish imitation for cruising and backing redfish. Originally I tied it as a pinfish but found that casing around bull rushes and other bass structure worked very well. The sideways tied body give the fly a sideways, tail low attitude. Short twiches give a side to side wobble and a straight strip skips it across the surface. If you are participating in the foam fly swap you'll have one heading your way... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Doctor 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2021 Midge Emerger #18 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moshup 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2021 “Black Magic” Hook. ....... Alec Jackson soft hackle. Sz 15 Thread. ....... Pearsall’s gossamer black Body. ....... “. “. “ Thorax. ....... Fine red wire wrapped on shank covered by peacock herl Hackle. ....... Blackbird *** I’m sure any nice black hackle would do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2021 American Pie Hook - Mustad R79-94720 9XL Streamer hook Thread - White Tag - Oval silver tinsel Body - White floss or uni stretch Rib - Oval silver tinsel on either side of red floss or uni stretch Throat - Red over blue hackle fibers over white bucktail Wing - Red over blue over white bucktail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niveker 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2021 1 hour ago, flytire said: American Pie Wow! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2021 2 hours ago, flytire said: American Pie Yep, Wow! That body looks like it took a lot of work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2021 the body is harder than it looks i retied it three times before getting it somewhat right Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danthebugman 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2021 Just a few basics with my morning coffee. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandan 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2021 10 hours ago, Moshup said: “Black Magic” Hook. ....... Alec Jackson soft hackle. Sz 15 Thread. ....... Pearsall’s gossamer black Body. ....... “. “. “ Thorax. ....... Fine red wire wrapped on shank covered by peacock herl Hackle. ....... Blackbird *** I’m sure any nice black hackle would do. Louie Prima and Keely Smith Nice tie @Moshup Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandan 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2021 Very nice work everyone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
