Graham 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2005 Hi jocapesca, Thank you for your kind words. Years ago I used to love tying very small flies, especially for fishing the San Juan, and it was fun getting back to the micro stuff. I have been trying out several small diameter threads and for now I like the Gordon Griffiths 14/0 Sheer. Hi Seth, It sounds like you are really enjoying your tying time and I look forward to seeing your midge. Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted September 20, 2005 Graham, buddy, that fly is rediculous......size 24? That just makes me sick. Looks awesome man. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2005 Thanks Will, That was probably the hardest fly I've tied. I plan on doing a few more to get the proportions better, and not trim off legs by accident, but I'm happy with the first try. It was also my first time tying with polar bear. I think next month beetles or spiders will be fun, something a bit easier on the eyes while tying. lol.. Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uffepuffe 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2005 Graham! I can't really belive I've missed your fly! That tremendous much details on such a VERY small hook! I've never really had the guts to tie anything smaller than size 20, my trembling hands would probably never be able to tie anything to the hook and I'll end up with all materials tied to my vse insted.. lol! So far I've tied two midges but they both looked so ugly so I didn't even want to post them, I'll do another try soon. /Ulf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SullyTM 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2005 #24 hook :bugeyes: If I need a fly THAT small I pony up some $$$...OK, how much #20 is as small as I've ever gone. Truly a nice fly! Do 1.50 readers work :dunno: Thom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2005 Thanks Guy's. I'm really enjoying the challenge and want to get some smaller hooks. Here's a couple more midges. Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jocapesca 0 Report post Posted September 28, 2005 Smal hook for big trout Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jocapesca 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2005 My small midge :wallbash: for big trout . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2005 Hi jocapesca, I just love admiring precision fly tying, and your midge is a fine example, thanks for sharing this fly. I also like the wide gap hook for more easily hooking fish. I'm wondering if the abdomen is stripped peacock? Excellent fly tying my friend, Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jocapesca 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2005 Yes the abdomen is stripped peacock. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jocapesca 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2005 Name Emerger Midge Thread 8/0 Black Hook size 18 (TMC 106TC) Body stripped peacock color Natural Head peacock Tail micro Zelon fibers color White Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites