Pike.ro 0 Report post Posted February 20, 2015 Hello, I've posted a streamer in the February's flies from the vice and here is a SBS of how I did it. It's doable in a few minutes only Tied some krystal flash Some Senyo's fusion dub for the hot spot (other materials would work, too) Attached a piece of EZ body, size large For the top, a clamp of darker synthetic fibers On the belly, white fibers Pinch the EZ body backward It will pull the fibers, too, so here is the initial shape Using the scissor, cut the fibers to get the final shape Draw some stripes, attach epoxy eyes Ready to swim Have fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feathers5 0 Report post Posted February 20, 2015 Pretty cool idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted February 20, 2015 Pike.ro ... nice tie. You beat me to a design I was thinking of, for crayfish. I hope you don't mind if I modified one of your photos. Tie in lead barbells or lead wire near the head, then Extend the EZ-body back to the hook bend (white mark). Tie in the "tail" to each side, like claws (black circle). I think it would make for a very light (for casting) but rather realistic crayfish pattern. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellevue.chartreuse.trout 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2015 Thanks for putting together a sbs Pike.ro! I got it saved for future reference. BCT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
artimus001 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2015 great looking pattern. am i to guess that this type of tubing won't unravel like other mylar tubing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eastern fly 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2015 Very nice. It looks like one for me to try. Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
add147 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2015 Same here...I like this fly very much...I ran across a deal on some mylar tubing on EBay so I am most definitely gong to have to give this a try. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msueirro 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2015 Nice looking pattern. I've found a great local source for this mylar tubing. I buy it at our local A.C. Moore craft store. In their flower arranging section they have this tubing in 15 yard (!) packages for just under $5, and it comes in an assortment of colors, including pearl. I also have it in orange, which looks like a rich gold color. I use that to tie a saltwater shrimp pattern. There is just this one size of tubing, but there's lots of it! Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pike.ro 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2015 Nice looking pattern. I've found a great local source for this mylar tubing. I buy it at our local A.C. Moore craft store. In their flower arranging section they have this tubing in 15 yard (!) packages for just under $5, and it comes in an assortment of colors, including pearl. I also have it in orange, which looks like a rich gold color. I use that to tie a saltwater shrimp pattern. There is just this one size of tubing, but there's lots of it! Mike I should go and check the craft store, too Thanks for the tip! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FIN-ITE 34 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2015 Mike, What is the name of that material from AC Moore? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msueirro 0 Report post Posted March 6, 2015 Fin-ite 34, I'm afraid I no longer have the label. I will try to get by the craft store and get the name. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FIN-ITE 34 0 Report post Posted March 6, 2015 Thanks Mike. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Striperknight 0 Report post Posted March 6, 2015 Nice looking pattern. I've found a great local source for this mylar tubing. I buy it at our local A.C. Moore craft store. In their flower arranging section they have this tubing in 15 yard (!) packages for just under $5, and it comes in an assortment of colors, including pearl. I also have it in orange, which looks like a rich gold color. I use that to tie a saltwater shrimp pattern. There is just this one size of tubing, but there's lots of it! Mike This stuff is great. If you want a smaller size just stretch a piece over some steam and it will keep its shape. The pattern above is how Jack Gartside use to tie his "fish head" saltwater fly 20 years ago. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msueirro 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2015 Fin-ite 34, OK, I hit the craft store today. Attached is a pic of the label for this tubing. The store is A.C. Moore. I've visited their website, but don't see an option to just order materials that are not related to a specific project. Perhaps you will have better luck. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FIN-ITE 34 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2015 Mike, Thanks, I have an A.C. about 25 minutes away and I will give them a look now that I know what to ask for. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites