Moshup 0 Report post Posted April 21, 2021 Very nice Tom. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBPatt 0 Report post Posted April 21, 2021 Softhackle Spundun Adams First attempt with an aftershaft shoulder left a lot to be desired; much happier with the oversized hen. Need to try this one on the water before I decide if the hackle needs trimming out underneath hook - Dai Riki 300 #10 thread - Uni 6/0 rusty dun tail - deer hair body - Ice Dub hare’s ear wing - Congo Hair white collar/thorax - deer hair shoulder - hen grizzly/brown Regards, Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tetraodontoxin 0 Report post Posted April 21, 2021 Claret Montreal, I tied another to make sure to put the hackle in-front of the wing this time. Got to work on my bodies and tapering. Tied on Alec Jackson steelhead irons, size 5. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niveker 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2021 52 minutes ago, tetraodontoxin said: Claret Montreal, I tied another to make sure to put the hackle in-front of the wing this time. Got to work on my bodies and tapering. Tied on Alec Jackson steelhead irons, size 5. Real purdy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niveker 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2021 5 hours ago, upstatetrout said: Hackle. Brownish sparrow from where the body meets the wing. Nice tie. That has to be a damned big sparrow! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moshup 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2021 Very nice Tetra ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBPatt 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2021 Spundun Iris Caddis Again, color scheme is determined by materials on hand. hook - Dai Riki 300 #10 thread - UTC 140 grey brown shuck - Congo Hair white body - Ice Dub hare’s ear wingpad - Congo Hair white collar/thorax - deer hair shoulder - partridge Regards, Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris_in_Louisiana 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2021 Restocked my selection of Clouser's Swimming Nymphs yesterday. The prior stock took a beating from a 27" common carp, 30+" grass carp and a pair of spotted gar (24-32") Tuesday afternoon. --- Hook: Gamakatsu SL45 Bonefish (#8) Thread: 70 Denier (Burnt Orange) Tail: Rabbit Fur cut from a zonker strip ("Crawfish Orange") Abdomen/Thorax: Dubbed Rabbit Fur ("Crawfish Orange") Rib: Ultrawire (Gold; XS) Legs: India Hen ("Crawfish Orange") Wingcase: Peacock Herl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niveker 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2021 1 hour ago, Chris_in_Louisiana said: Clouser's Swimming Nymph 👍 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upstatetrout 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2021 Just starting seeing the Riseform my favorite hatch of the year. Grannom Flies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBPatt 0 Report post Posted April 23, 2021 Michigan Parachute Dun hook - Dai Riki 300 #10 thread - Uni 6/0 camel tail - moose body body - deer hair rib - tying thread wing - Congo Hair white thorax - Ice Dub hare’s ear hackle - grizzly Regards, Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upstatetrout 0 Report post Posted April 23, 2021 Split Tail,CDC Hendrickson Dun. I have been tying this fly for over 30 years now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruce Derington 0 Report post Posted April 23, 2021 56 minutes ago, upstatetrout said: Split Tail,CDC Hendrickson Dun. I have been tying this fly for over 30 years now. Love fishing Henny’s , moving forward this pattern shall be in my box Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandan 0 Report post Posted April 23, 2021 Last night's Bugs and Bourbon. Half dozen of one almost six of others. Recipes? We don't need no stinkin' recipes. Caddis, pink Albert's and an extended body blue wing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Poopdeck 0 Report post Posted April 23, 2021 I had one quill left, the last quill picked, so I tied something I think I will be able to see. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites