RickZieger 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2023 Another from Fox tail along the lines of a Balck Nosed Dace. Rick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TSMcDougald 0 Report post Posted July 16, 2023 Herl Nymph Hook: Size 16 Nymph Thread: Black 14/0 Veevus Body: Peacock Herl Beard: Black India Hen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted July 16, 2023 Scripture Bucktail Favorite Hook - Mustad 3906B size 4-6 Thread - Black Tail - Cincinnati Red Lion Brand Yarn (#113) Body - Pittsburg Yellow Lion Brand Yarn (#158) Wing - Brown bucktail Scripture Bucktail Favorite (Variation A) Hook - Mustad 3906B size 4-6 Thread - Black Tail - Cincinnati Red Lion Brand Yarn (#113) Ribbing - Flat silver tinsel Body - Pittsburg Yellow Lion Brand Yarn (#158) Wing - Brown bucktail Scripture Bucktail Favorite (Variation Hook - Mustad 3906B size 4-6 Thread - Black Tail - Cincinnati Red Lion Brand Yarn (#113) Ribbing - Flat silver tinsel Body - Syracuse Orange Lion Brand Yarn (#133) Wing - White bucktail Scripture Bucktail Favorite (Variation C) Hook - Mustad 3906B size 4-6 Thread - Black Tail - Cincinnati Red Lion Brand Yarn (#113) Ribbing - Flat silver tinsel Body - Syracuse Orange Lion Brand Yarn (#133) Wing - Brown bucktail Scripture Bucktail Favorite "Old Reliable" Hook - Mustad 3906B size 4-6 Thread - Black Tail - Cincinnati Red Lion Brand Yarn (#113) Body - Syracuse Orange Lion Brand Yarn (#133) Wing - Brown bucktail I have no intention of purchasing a full skein of Lion brand yarn for tying a few flies. I substituted with Uni yarn Note - William Scripture Jr described a number of his variations of his "favorite fly". They are labeled for convenience only as, variations A-C. Tying & Fishing Bucktails & Other Hair Wings - Mike Valla Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niveker 0 Report post Posted July 16, 2023 HuckleStone Hook: from the recycle bin, #10 I think Thread: Dark brown Weight: .020 wire Tail: Goose biots, brown Rib: D-rib, small, clear Abdomen: Mixed Huckleberry brushings with yellow & brown Aunt Lydia's rug yarn Wing case: Turkey tail Legs: Hen pheasant Thorax: Same as abdomen Head: Wing case folded back on itself. (I tried to get fancy there, didn't come out quite as I intended, but it'll fish. Need to leave a little more room between the lead and the eye next time.) SHHAN on head and wing case. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TSMcDougald 0 Report post Posted July 16, 2023 Olive Midge Nymph Hook: Size 14 Scud Weight: Lead Free .010 Thread: Olive 8/0 Body: Jamieson's Shetland Spindrift Yarn in Leprechaun Rib: Small Copper Wire Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RickZieger 0 Report post Posted July 16, 2023 Three from Congo hair mixes I was gifted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Poopdeck 0 Report post Posted July 16, 2023 Continuing to practice the rat faced McDougal from the challenge thread. Found a blue bag from my wife’s favorite jewelry story for the background. I might keep it. Hook - size 14 2XL Thread - 140 UTC white/ UTC 70 tan Tail - Moose body Body - Natural brown deer body hair Wings - Grizzly hackle tips Hackle - Brown/Grizzly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RickZieger 0 Report post Posted July 17, 2023 Did another with congo hair folded over and eyes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TSMcDougald 0 Report post Posted July 17, 2023 Czech Nymph Hook: Size 14 Scud Bead: Black 7/64" Weight: .010 Lead Free Thread: Black 14/0 Veevus Body: Wood Duck Rabbit Dub/Olive Sow Scud/Wood Duck Rabbit Dub Under Rib: Mylar Gold Tinsel Back: Black Thin Skin Over Rib: 4X Tippet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted July 17, 2023 Life on Mars Hook- Size 8 double salmon Thread- Fire orange Tag and Rib- Silver wire or oval tinsel Rear body- Silver holographic tinsel Mid hackle - Orange hen Wing at mid-point- Orange bucktail & silver/pearl krystal flash Front body- Claret dubbing, wool or floss Front hackle- Claret hen Finish with Jungle Cock (always optional) Tying & Fishing Bucktails & Other Hair Wings - Mike Valla Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TSMcDougald 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2023 Montana Stone Hook: Size 12 Nymph Weight: Lead Free .010 Thread: Black 8/0 Black Veevus Tail: Black Goose Biots Body: Black Rabbit Dub Thorax: Grizzly, Brown Grizzly, White Ostrich - all wrapped together Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niveker 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2023 17 hours ago, flytire said: Life on Mars That's a nice looking fly. 10 minutes ago, TSMcDougald said: Montana Stone Nice, I like that, interesting the thorax material. Do you have a reference for this pattern? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TSMcDougald 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2023 25 minutes ago, niveker said: That's a nice looking fly. Nice, I like that, interesting the thorax material. Do you have a reference for this pattern? Yes, Dave Hughes Nymphs for Streams and Stillwaters. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niveker 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2023 Thanks, I thought you mentioned Hughes earlier. I have his 'Essential Trout Flies', but the recipe listed in there is different. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TSMcDougald 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2023 4 minutes ago, niveker said: Thanks, I thought you mentioned Hughs earlier. I have his 'Essential Trout Flies', but the recipe listed in there is different. Yes, I am tying every fly in the book. All but one of the flies I have posted since I returned have been from the above mentioned book. I would be interested in seeing the recipe in "Essential Trout Flies' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
