Graham 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2005 Hi Steelsmith, another awsome fly. Is this your first attempt at a realistc adult mayfly? I don't mean that in a negative way, I know you just started tying flies, and they are very nice. I don't see Salmonfly's picture either? Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steelsmith04 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2005 no its my second attempt. I would have liked it to turn out better. the first one is in the match the hatch #3 i think. I did that body with foam. I haven't had good results with foam yet. I think i need to have someone explain it to be. Maybe its the foam i'm using. I have luck with the monofilament though. I don't like this may fly. I will get better soon hopefully. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2005 Hey Seth, I'm losing it, sorry, just remembered your first mayfly. I just had another look at it and this second one is much improved. I'm trying to imagine what #10 will look like, fantastic I'm sure. Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salmonfly 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2005 No idea why it won't show for some? Any ideas Graham? Try this. http://www.hatchmasters.ca/m2a.JPG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Hard 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2005 I was going to say Graham, man you got some new materials or something we dont know about ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Hard 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2005 I haven had much computer time as things are going on. I just wanted to say that these realistics are just getting better and better. I cant wait until Im done harvesting for the season so I can get back into all aspects of fly tying. Hats off to you guys Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redkid 0 Report post Posted September 9, 2005 Hello!!! I hope i can post this here... I'm new to this forum and i want to know what u think about this: It took 45 min to tie... if that matters Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham 0 Report post Posted September 9, 2005 Hi Redkid, You're good, and looks like you've been practicing for a while, this mayfly looks fantastic!!! I hope to see more of your work, good stuff, very realistic. Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redkid 0 Report post Posted September 9, 2005 Thanx ! I've tied my first fly about a year ago... ,and this is my first try for a realistic mayfly... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jocapesca 0 Report post Posted September 9, 2005 QUOTE (Salmonfly @ Aug 11 2005, 11:04 AM) Though the gills don't show well in this photo they are made from poly yarn and do actually breathe in the water ... http://www.hatchmasters.ca/m2a.JPG And though it looks fragile ... it's rock solid and good for numerous fish ... Size 14 standard dry fly hook shown (no Photoshop involved as per the new rule ... ) This fly is for the master in tying great fly . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salmonfly 0 Report post Posted September 10, 2005 Hi Redkid Very nice mayfly. Perfectly proportioned. One of the nicest I've seen. You're a natural. Keep at it! Thanks for the comments jocapesca but that one is a bit rough. but practice makes perfect ... one day ... one day ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redkid 0 Report post Posted September 10, 2005 Thanx again... It is my first and i'm very happy with it.I'd love to try other insects but it's hard to tie realistics without good tying materials...(i can't find any) This one has:turkey feather(i think this is how it's writen),hare's ear, scotch tape,human hair and.... a #12 hook I'l keep trying... and tyin'.. and tryin'... Until i get better Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aarne Karjala 0 Report post Posted September 10, 2005 QUOTE (JarrodRuggles @ Aug 11 2005, 10:53 AM) new rule...... Photoshop not permitted I agree..... Photoshop not permitted, that is too easy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redkid 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2005 Last night i've started to work at a mayfly (scale 2:1). realistics got me!!! i cant tie anything else since... 3 days... Could anybody help me with the torax.I need a picture from underneath so i can see how it looks... Or can i use some fine dubing and put only the thorax case(above) ??? Help... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redkid 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2005 I forgot to mention: it's an adult,not a nymph... Here is what i've done since last night: Need help with the thorax... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
