deeky 0 Report post Posted May 31, 2007 A new addition to the fly pattern database has been submitted by deeky: Shimmy Cricket Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeky 0 Report post Posted May 31, 2007 I first started on this idea early in my tying while trying to find an easy way to do foam poppers. When I fished it, it didn't pop, and so I was a little disapointed until I saw it wiggle on the strip. When balanced and symetrical, it dives neatly under the water and gives a little shimmy that fish seem to love. It really is a quick and easy tie, especially if you omit the chenille. Enjoy. Deeky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
letumgo 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2007 Sweet fly, Deeky! Bet this fly works great! Have you tried it with a metal bead under the thorax? Perhaps a metal bead may tip the fly forward (lip down) making it dive and shimmy a bit sooner. Very cool design. Thanks for sharing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeky 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2007 Interesting idea. I hadn't thought of that. My only question would be how it sits on the surface since a lot of surface hits are when the fly is sitting still. Would dropping the head put the hook point at a wierd angle for actually hooking the fish? Worth taking a look at. Deeky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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madkasel 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2007 I like it! Looks like it could be killer for gills... especially when they're around the lillypads and you know you'll be losing a few flies. Nicely done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
