Noahguide 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Mike West said: Thx Noah YW. Gave me something to noodle over and tie! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffcpr 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2021 Thanks everyone I will look this over and make an attempted to tie one or a few soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandan 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2021 Here's a video it's long but seems to cover how to tie that particular fly. The actual tying starts at about 16:00 minutes in. https://www.flyfishfood.com/blogs/streamer-tutorials/sculpin-toad-olive Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noahguide 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2021 Thanks @Sandan. So here's a go based on the video. Mustad R75S, 2XH/5XL, Sz 4, Yarn instead of EP (way cheaper to play around) . Still needs a trim. I can't tell whether it looks like an Ewok or the gremlin, before it got wet. Swim Test next. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandan 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2021 @Noahguide, glad to have found that for you. The toad you tied looks great, btw. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noahguide 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2021 5 minutes ago, Sandan said: @Noahguide, glad to have found that for you. The toad you tied looks great, btw. Thanks, after a swim I've trimmed it up quite a bit. I didn't have enough keel weight, using light "beading beads" on the prototype, but swims well and lands bottom down. Might have to try it with the $$ stuff as the poly yarn holds way too much water, but as a proof of concept I'm happy with it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noahguide 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2021 Latest variation. Went with a heavy wire jig hook, sz 2. 3X tungsten beads for keel (1/8"), longer tail, under tail using fibers. I remember what I don't like about working with those fuzzy fibers! Not swim tested yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffcpr 0 Report post Posted March 18, 2021 That is great info guys I am learning a lot thanks so much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites