niveker

Very, very nice flytire 

Wonder how many hooks have bounced into that air vent.  

19 hours ago, Trouttramp said:

Gurgler

Nice - like the post on it.  

15 hours ago, Flatsflytying said:

I’ll Give the Messenger frog a go! 

I've never tied one, looking forward to seeing yours.  

40 minutes ago, Heff2 said:

Pimple popper frog

 

👍

33 minutes ago, Flatsflytying said:

Tarpon snack

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Gave me the heebie-jeebies reading that.  I've had a few close calls both stream-side and vise-side, but never serious enough for an e-room visit. 

A few years ago I planted a decent size hook past the poorly crushed barb in my right eyebrow, fishing alone.  I could feel it in there pretty good, but couldn't see it of course.  Had to stumble back to the car with blood streaming down into my eyes to get to the vanity mirror to see how bad it actually was.   A bit of tippet around the bend and a quick tug, and I was back fishing in a few minutes.  

Purdy. 

Thanks Sandan.  I'll fish it, but that's a bit too much work for me to tie regularly.  

My go to pattern for dragon fly nymphs is simpler, quicker, and buggy-er, IMHO.  

Next challenge is simple, for warm water season, your favorite Gurgler pattern 

Sorry for the delay. 

Dragon Fly Gomphus

Hook: 10, 2xl

Thread: black, 6/0

Body:  deer hair, spun and trimmed

Legs: pheasant tail fibers, 4/side 

Head: deer hair, spun and trimmed 

You got the old name right, looks like they got re-named.  

https://www.mrfc.com/products/boss-tin-6-way-stylers-dispenser

https://www.bosstin.com/product/4-way-stix/3?si=true

11 minutes ago, pop-n-bugg said:

May take the USPS that long to get it to me.

LoL

22 hours ago, pop-n-bugg said:

It is a 1494.

Should be good for another 70 years!

Sent them on their way today.  

9 hours ago, Gene L said:

I like how it makes me feel when using it.  A lot of water has passed under the bridge in the last 30 years.

3 hours ago, Sandan said:

That's what it's about

👍

On 5/19/2024 at 11:00 PM, Northcaddis said:

dragon fly gomphus

I'll try that - it may take me a day or two to get it right, or at least acceptable

👍 - mine will hit the PO tomorrow.

Ready to go, 2 sets with current tyers.  Will hold off sending until sign up ends.  Hopefully more will join in the fun.  Certainly plenty of time with these easy ties.  

 I like that version Norm I'm going to tie some of those up. 

I'm not sure what's better - sniffing moth poop or sniffing a moth's balls.  

2 minutes ago, Gene L said:

I don't worry about the smell.

For whatever reason, a faint mothball smell has good connotations for me. 

Ordered from them for the first time since change of ownership.  Ordered Tuesday AM, received order Friday AM.. 3 days - Arkansas to Mass.  👍

14 hours ago, DrLogik said:

Enoz Moth Crystals

Interesting.  I always thought moth balls and moth crystals were the same thing, but they're not.  Moth balls active ingredient is Naphthalene, moth crystals have Paradichlorobenzene as the active ingredient.  

As per the National Institute of Pesticides:

Target Organisms

- Paradichlorobenzene vapor is toxic to insects, molds, mildews, and it acts as a deodorizer.2,3 No information was found on the precise mode of action of paradichlorobenzene on target organisms.

- Naphthalene is used for the control of clothes moths. In this application, the naphthalene vapors fill the airtight container and kill the insects. No information was found on the mode of action of naphthalene in insects.  Naphthalene is registered for use as a wildlife repellent in some products. In this application, it is meant to be effective via inhalation and subsequent avoidance of the odor in the treated area.

11 hours ago, Northcaddis said:

Adams wet fly

👍

43 minutes ago, vicrider said:

I've given up for now finding the spot I safely stored a hundred...

LOL - I feel your pain.