Trampus 0 Report post Posted June 27, 2016 Hey all, Tied a Jong Special (1st Attempt) and tied it on a #16 scud hook. The videos I saw online were using a straighter shank hook that I didn't have in that size so I substituted the scud hook. Do you think it will make a difference? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SilverCreek 0 Report post Posted June 27, 2016 No. The scud hook will give you a larger hook bite so it may actually be better. BTW, the correct name is Yong Special created by Andy Kim of the San Juan. http://bentflyfishing.wordpress.com/articles/the-yong-special-a-deadly-midge-pattern/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trampus 0 Report post Posted June 27, 2016 Thanks...my bad... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2016 i just use wire to tie them. more durable too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SilverCreek 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2016 Maybe a brassie is where the idea for using sewing thread originated. Modern vesion with UV Cure Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2016 maybe so only andy kim knows for sure hmmm where did you find my photo of that 60's brassie? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave G. 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2016 Trampus, it will catch fish either way ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SilverCreek 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2016 maybe so only andy kim knows for sure hmmm where did you find my photo of that 60's brassie? Here Norm: Brassie http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/showthread.php?38298-1960s-South-Platte-Brassie http://smg.photobucket.com/user/flytire/media/Fly%20Photos/1960southplattebrassie-1.jpg.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2016 ok i thought i deleted it a while ago. guess not Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trampus 0 Report post Posted July 5, 2016 Well the wire looks Great! I noticed that the Summer brown thread looks darker than what is shown on you tube but I imagine that is just lighting. While we are at it I was wondering if anyone had used the UV from someone other than Clear Goo or Loon who seems to be awfully expensive compared to what is available on Ebay...any opinions? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave G. 0 Report post Posted July 5, 2016 If I ever buy into UV cure it will be Solarez. But somehow I've gone 30 years or more without it thus far. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishinguy 0 Report post Posted July 5, 2016 Well the wire looks Great! I noticed that the Summer brown thread looks darker than what is shown on you tube but I imagine that is just lighting. While we are at it I was wondering if anyone had used the UV from someone other than Clear Goo or Loon who seems to be awfully expensive compared to what is available on Ebay...any opinions? http://www.flyfishfood.com/2015/10/uv-resin-shootout.html?m=1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted July 5, 2016 ... UV from someone other than Clear Goo or Loon ... Type in "UV Shootout" or "UV Challenge" in the search box ... you'll find several threads on UV resins. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted July 5, 2016 silvercreeks crystal uv is about the best and is moderately priced Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites