November Flies From The Vise

[Coin 0]

On 11/14/2021 at 10:38 AM, niveker said:

Couple of what I use as dragonfly nymphs in size 6, inspired by McFly's recent video on the carp fly and my need for more panfish bugs.  

Those have got to be some of the best Bluegill bugs I have seen.  Now I am new to this fly tying, but to date I like a lot.

[SBPatt 0]

Ansel Adams Muddler (Michigan body)

hook - WFC Model 6 #8
thread - Uni 6/0 black
tail - moose body
rib - tying thread
body - pronghorn white
shoulder - Mearns quail
collar/head - pronghorn white

Regards,
Scott

[niveker 0]

7 hours ago, Coin said:

Now I am new to this fly tying, but to date I like a lot

Hey Coin, thanks.  Its a pretty easy tie with common and inexpensive materials.  If you haven't already, take a look at McFly's post and video The Carp Bug, basically the same thing.  Even though you say you're new to tying, you probably know this by now but I'll say it anyway, don't be afraid to substitute different materials/colors for what an original pattern calls for. 

Except for the hook, you can probably get all you need to tie this bug a craft store or Wal-fart.  

Tie some up and let us see them.  

[niveker 0]

1 hour ago, SBPatt said:

Ansel Adams Muddler

Good name for it, LOL.  

[flytire 0]

Gold Ribbed Mallard

Wet Fly

Ora Smith Originator

Hook - Mustad 3906, 3906B, 9671, 9672 or equivalent

Thread - Black

Ribbing - Oval gold tinsel

Body - Brown floss

Throat - Wood duck

Wing - Mallard flank

Art of Angling Journal - Volume 2 Issue 1

[RickZieger 0]

Cypert's minnow variations. NOt mylar tubing.

[flytire 0]

Humphrey's Caddis Pupa

Hook - Mustad 3906 or equivalent 

Thread - Black or brown

Weight - Lead/lead free wire

Butt - Peacock herl

Body - Natural fur or synthetic dubbing (colors to match naturals)

Hackle - Brown

Head - Peacock herl

[flytire 0]

Rob's PT Tellico Nymph

Hook - Hends BL120 or equivalent jig style hook

Bead - Black slotted brass or tungsten, sized to match hook

Weight - Lead/lead free wire

Thread - Brown

Tail and Rib - 4-6 pheasant tail fibers

Counter Rib - Gold wire

Body - Yellow floss

Thorax - Pheasant Tail Ice Dub

Countersunk beads can also be used on jig style hooks

[fshng2 0]

21 hours ago, niveker said:

thanks @fshng2

You are welcome 👍 

[danthebugman 0]

Sat down at the vice for a little relaxation this evening. The result was some bucktail streamers. I was missing a few materials, but made due.

[Moshup 0]

@danthebugman

Look very decent to me !🤓

[flytire 0]

Truly Deadly

Hook - Mustad C068 or equivalent

Bead - Gold brass or tungsten bead

Thread - Cream and Black

Tail - Yellow hackle fibers

Abdomen - Red wire

Thorax - Coarse medium olive dubbing (like Wapsi's SLF or Sow-Scud Dub)

Collar: Hungarian partridge feather

[niveker 0]

20 hours ago, RickZieger said:

Cypert's minnow

Cool little fly Rick, I never heard of it before.  I had to look it up.  If not mylar tubing, what are you using for the over/underbody?

[feathers5 0]

1 hour ago, flytire said:

Truly Deadly

Hook - Mustad C068 or equivalent

Bead - Gold brass or tungsten bead

Thread - Cream and Black

Tail - Yellow hackle fibers

Abdomen - Red wire

Thorax - Coarse medium olive dubbing (like Wapsi's SLF or Sow-Scud Dub)

Collar: Hungarian partridge feather

Is it "Truly Deadly" or is that just a fancy name? Have you fished it very much? It's a neat looking fly.

[flytire 0]

21 minutes ago, feathers5 said:

Is it "Truly Deadly" or is that just a fancy name?

its the name given on the website i got it from

While we're not exactly sure if Bristol New Hampshire's own Mr. Charlie Poole in fact originated the Truly Deadly? One thing is for certain! From his quaint little long-missed fly shop, sure made the pattern popular! An especially productive attractor nymph that's perfect for prospecting slower deeper pools and swifter moving runs alike, this heavily-weighted bug works equally well by itself, or when fished in tandem with a smaller dropper fly trailing off its bend. With bold, brightly contrasting colors that seem to elicit an aggressive response not only from trout, but from landlocked salmon too, the Truly Deadly is... well, truly deadly!

Have you fished it very much?

i just tied it an hour ago

It's a neat looking fly.

yes it is 👍