July Flies From the Vise

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Two more from Congo hair with different heads that I had.

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29 minutes ago, TSMcDougald said:

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'

from Essential Trout Flies, Dave Hughes, 2000, p.65

More like a variation of the Bitch Creek nymph.  

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11 minutes ago, niveker said:

 

from Essential Trout Flies, Dave Hughes, 2000, p.65

 

More like a variation of the Bitch Creek nymph.  

I did a little research and, apparently, the fly in the book I am working on is Hughes' version of Charlie Brooks Montana Stone. I would provide a link, but every time I try I get an error message. https://www.spencerewert.com/WesternTroutFlies/CharlesBrooks.html Or not. Worked that time.

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charles brooks montana stone from the above website link

 

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Brooks stonefly

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14 minutes ago, TSMcDougald said:

did a little research

Ahh, thanks.  Makes sense.  He does mention the influence Charles Brooks had on his stonefly patterns in the short chapter I referenced above.  I'll put those on my 'to do' list (again).  I actually sat down to tie a some stones last night as I couldn't sleep.   

chugbug27 did a nice SBS on Brooks' stone and Hughes variation a while back.  It should have clicked.  

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Thanks Mr. F.

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Now that you mention it I remember reading chugbug27's SBS.  Anyway, here is a picture of Hughes' version (from his book):

 

Note: I over did it on the thorax!

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Excellent.  Thank you.  

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All Fur Swimmer

Hook: Size 16 Nymph

Bead: Gold 3/32"

Weight: Lead Free .010* (this is incorrect it is .015)

Thread: Brown 14/0 Veevus

Tail: Pine Squirrel

Body: Pine Squirrel

Hackle**: Pine Squirrel

 

* Hughes uses lead free .010 (.010 is incorrect it is .015)on a lot of the flies in the book I am working from

** I have always thought the word hackle referred to feathers, but here Hughes applies it to fur - something I have never heard of before.

Edited July 19, 2023 by TSMcDougald
Correction on wire size

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george grant and franz pott use hair hackle many years ago

Woven Hackle Flies-Advanced Fly Tying - Fly Angler's OnLine - Part 3" (flyanglersonline.com)

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20 minutes ago, flytire said:

george grant and franz pott use hair hackle many years ago

Woven Hackle Flies-Advanced Fly Tying - Fly Angler's OnLine - Part 3" (flyanglersonline.com)

 

 

Thanks for the info

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The Bord'elle

Hook - Mustad 94720 or equivalent
Thread - Yellow (under floss body); Black (head area)
Tag - Flat silver tinsel
Body - Yellow floss or yellow wool
Ribbing - Flat silver tinsel
Underwing - Yellow bucktail
Main wings - Purple bucktail
Outer wings - Peacock herls
Throat - White bucktail
Shoulder - Teal
Head - Black (quite large)
Eyes - Painted black over white

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Klinkhammer hook, bead head, red stretch tubing, black dubbing, Like ice dubbing" for head and soft hackle.

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“Twiggy”