Redwings1 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2005 A new addition to the fly pattern database has been submitted by Redwings1: Crawtail (click link for more info) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redwings1 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2005 Based on Will's research findings I figured I'd give a tail tie a shot. This is the first one I came up with. If bass are 2.6 times more likely to hit a tail only then I am 2.6 times more likely to tie up a few tails... It is a little dark for the craws around where I fish, but I will be picking up some lighter ultra-suede to take care of that issue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted December 29, 2005 Not bad, I like it. I was thinking something similar, I will post what I come up with when I get a chance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harleyhunter 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2005 Looking good buddy! Sam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeFish 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2005 I would try reversing the tie. put the tail at the eye. craws swim with their tail pulling them. I think ill have a go at this idea in the next few days too. Joe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redwings1 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2005 I thought about that Joe, but it wil be a dead-drift only pattern so I left it as is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sage8wt 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2005 Looks great! I'd be 2.6 times more likely to fish that and probably 2.6 times more likely to hook a tree behind me with my first cast with that as well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Hard 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2005 What a cool fly. I must say that has to be the most orriginal fly I have seen. A peice of tail! Gotta like it. You tied this very well!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted December 29, 2005 Hey Joe, this fly represents only the tail of a crawdad, so I don't think it is swimming anywhere...LOL! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeFish 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2005 Im just thinking that crayfish that have lost claws can still swim, I dont know how long they would last, but i think they would at least twitch a little. Joe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted December 29, 2005 Here is what I day dreamed in my mind while at "work" today, I tried my best to give the tail a little curve because I thought that is what it should like drifting. :dunno: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redwings1 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2005 I agree on the curve... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sage8wt 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2005 Wow! great adaptations Smallie/Redwings! Innovative comes to mind here, great thinking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted December 29, 2005 Mike, I think you nailed that one man. I can't wait to give these a try.....it is worth a shot to see if that research holds true. BTW...what hook did you use on that last one? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redwings1 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2005 TMC8089 bass bug hook size 6, with a little extra hand bend added to it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
