WWKimba 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2021 3 minutes ago, danthebugman said: Trying my hand at something vaguely crane fly-ish... I'd fish it! Is this the preview of your addition to the Karate Kid Swap?? Kim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danthebugman 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2021 6 minutes ago, WWKimba said: I'd fish it! Is this the preview of your addition to the Karate Kid Swap?? Kim Could be! I'm going to try to hit the water tomorrow or Saturday and see how it does. There's a few things I'll tweak, but seems like it ought to catch a fish or two. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBPatt 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2021 Softhackle Sedgehog A few wraps of partridge at each wing tie-in for more bugginess. hook - WFC Model 3 #10 thread - Uni 6/0 tan egg sac - dubbing chartreuse wing(s) - caribou body - dubbing hare’s ear hackle - partridge Regards, Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandan 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2021 After a week in Idaho and YNP is back to the vise. Last night's Bugs and Bourbon. PMD hacklestackers Hook: Fulling Mill 5050 size 18 Tail: Med. Pardo CDL Abdomen: PMD goose biot Thorax: Trouthunter pro PMD dubbing Hackle: Whiting med dun bronze saddle There's been some great ties so far this month. Very inspiring. Keep up the great work everyone! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niveker 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2021 Perfect little bugs, as usual, Sandan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
utyer 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2021 Having fished the PMD hatches and Idaho and YNP for some 50 to 55 years, I think you nailed these just right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandan 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2021 @niveker thank you sir @utyerPMDs were one of the flies that did great. Spinners in the early morning, then duns later. Last Chance cripple Flavs were very productive but the clear overall winner was a size 16 rusty spinner. That was on Henry's fork. And thank you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moshup 0 Report post Posted July 24, 2021 @Sandan 👍 very nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBPatt 0 Report post Posted July 24, 2021 Found Link Sedgehog Same idea as the Softhackle Sedgehog; swapped out the partridge for polypropylene yarn (tied in behind the wings). Lose the egg sac and this should work as a spruce moth. hook - WFC Model 3 #10 thread - Uni 6/0 tan egg sac - dubbing chartreuse underwing(s) - Congo Hair shiner tan wing(s) - caribou body - dubbing hare’s ear Regards, Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chasing_Tails 0 Report post Posted July 24, 2021 Gurgler (film rider) Hook: Owner Octopus 2/0 Thread: Uni-Thread 6/0, white Tail: Select craft fur, white Flash: Flashabou, pearl Throat: Flashabou, red Back: Craft foam, 2mm white Body: Standard estaz, pearl white Eyes: 1/4" stick on, Silver/black Head cement: Zap-a-gap The juvenile tarpon (5-30lbs) have been thick lately. Top water has been the way to go, but the subtlety of the strike is more akin to a trout lightly sipping a mayfly off the surface. This gurgler is designed to ride very low in the water, but buoyant enough to still float. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feathers5 0 Report post Posted July 24, 2021 7 hours ago, Chasing_Tails said: Gurgler (film rider) Hook: Owner Octopus 2/0 Thread: Uni-Thread 6/0, white Tail: Select craft fur, white Flash: Flashabou, pearl Throat: Flashabou, red Back: Craft foam, 2mm white Body: Standard estaz, pearl white Eyes: 1/4" stick on, Silver/black Head cement: Zap-a-gap The juvenile tarpon (5-30lbs) have been thick lately. Top water has been the way to go, but the subtlety of the strike is more akin to a trout lightly sipping a mayfly off the surface. This gurgler is designed to ride very low in the water, but buoyant enough to still float. Really nice. I have to tie some smaller ones for smallmouth bass. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBPatt 0 Report post Posted July 24, 2021 Muddled Found Link MothHog Tag is optional but couldn’t hurt. Hoot owls have descended on Montana, somewhat limiting options to fish the Spruce Moth emergence. hook - WFC Model 3 #10 thread - Uni 6/0 tan tag - medium tinsel opal underwing(s) - Congo Hair shiner tan wing(s) - caribou body - dubbing hare’s ear head/collar - caribou Regards, Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chasing_Tails 0 Report post Posted July 24, 2021 10 hours ago, feathers5 said: Really nice. I have to tie some smaller ones for smallmouth bass. Gurglers are a great topwater fly, and easy to tie. You can control the amount of foam you use to provide more or less flotation as needed. Here is a diving variant. The only difference that the "lip" that normally is left up to provide a more popping/skipping action is bent down below the hook eye to allow the fly to dive below the surface and then float back up. Both variations have their place. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Li'lDave 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2021 Tonight's effort Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2021 Cate's Turkey Hook - Mustad S80-3906, S82-3906B - size 12-18 Thread - Black Tail - Wood duck feather fibers Rib - Gold wire Abdomen - Mottled turkey tail fibers Thorax - Peacock herl Legs - Wood duck feather fibers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites