niveker 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2023 13 hours ago, Jaydub said: Tilt Wing Dun - Western Green Drake Great tie Jaydub Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2023 Dyret (Animal/Beast) Hook - Mustad 94840 or equivalent, 10-16 Thread - Brown Head/tail - Deer hair Hackle - Brown, trim off the bottom (original was not trimmed but nowadays it is) Body - Olive superfine or kapok dubbing Change hackle and dubbing color as desired Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2023 next challenge fly is a.....Mr Rapidan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tferg 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2023 Beautiful Green Drake, Jaydub Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2023 Mr. Rapidan Harry Murray Hook - Mustad Heritage R50AP (94840) Thread - Tan Wing - Yellow calf tail Tail - Moose body hair Body - Tan kapok dubbing Hackle - Brown and grizzly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2023 next challenge fly is.....Nelson's Caddis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cphubert 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2023 1 hour ago, flytire said: Nelson's Caddis I take it never tied this pattern so Ill give it a go after my poodle gets his hair cut today. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cphubert 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2023 Nelson's Caddis (Nelson Ishiyama) I found two patterns for the fly. First was a simple wing, second pattern and I think the original pattern with 2 bunches of hair for the wing. The antenna is optional but noted on the second pattern. I believe this pattern was originated in Henry's Fork but not 100% sure. I like the second pattern and need to tie it in a few other colors. Hook- Mustad 94840, thread- brown, tail- deer hair tied short, body- olive brown dubbing, wing- deer hair (1st single bunch, second two bunches), hackle-dark ginger, antenna-moose mane. Apologize for the delay I suffered a migraine yesterday and did nothing all day a little fuzzy still today must be the humidity. Next fly up Smokey Mountain Blackbird Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niveker 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2023 45 minutes ago, cphubert said: Nelson's Caddis ... Next fly up Smokey Mountain Blackbird Nice tie. Glad you're feeling better, looks to be much cooler today. Good choice for next challenge - I'll take it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cphubert 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2023 3 minutes ago, niveker said: - I'll take it. 👍 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SilverCreek 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2023 1 hour ago, cphubert said: Nelson's Caddis (Nelson Ishiyama) I found two patterns for the fly. First was a simple wing, second pattern and I think the original pattern with 2 bunches of hair for the wing. The antenna is optional but noted on the second pattern. I believe this pattern was originated in Henry's Fork but not 100% sure. I like the second pattern and need to tie it in a few other colors. Hook- Mustad 94840, thread- brown, tail- deer hair tied short, body- olive brown dubbing, wing- deer hair (1st single bunch, second two bunches), hackle-dark ginger, antenna-moose mane. Apologize for the delay I suffered a migraine yesterday and did nothing all day a little fuzzy still today must be the humidity. Next fly up Smokey Mountain Blackbird Thank you for tying that fly. It brings back a lot of very fond memories for me from 48 years ago when I first met Nelson. Nelson Ishiyama, the originator of Nelson's Caddis, is a fraternity brother of mine and a personal friend. We both attended Stanford University. I stayed for Stanford medical school and Nelson stayed and got a Stanford law degree and then a Stanford MBA. So we have known each other a very long time. Nelson was a personal friend of Mel and Fanny Krieger and he edited Mel's book, The Essence of Fly Casting. Among his many businesses, Nelson owns the Henry's Fork Lodge and can be found fishing "The Fork" with his bamboo fly rod. https://west.stanford.edu/people/nelson-ishiyama https://www.henrysforklodge.com/your-hosts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cphubert 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2023 2 hours ago, SilverCreek said: Nelson Ishiyama, SilverCreek I was not sure of the Henry Fork origin, found listings for New Zeeland then a few for the Delaware river and PA. Thank you for your commentary, I always enjoy the history behind a pattern there is more to this site then hooks, thread and feathers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niveker 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2023 Smoky Mountain Blackbird Hook: #14, 2xl Thread: black Weight: .02 lead wire Tail: starling Body: peacock hurl Rib: Starling, spilt primary, leading edge Used the recipe listed by L. J. DeCuir in his book Southeastern Flies (2001) Bit of prep work for that palmered feather. Love the white tips on the starling. Tied in the same style as the Yallerhammer, not surprisingly since both originated in the Smoky Mountain region. Neil Norman has a nice little write up on his now dormant blog SOFT HACKLES, TIGHT LINES https://softhacklepatternbook.blogspot.com/2017/02/smoky-mountain-blackbird-crow-fly-or.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niveker 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2023 Next challenge: Black Ghost, your favorite version Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cphubert 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2023 57 minutes ago, niveker said: Smoky Mountain Blackbird very nice tie and a great pattern Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites