Tree_Snagger 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2007 somewhere on here, i read a tip about making eye barbells from melting mono, and it worked like a charm. so then i tried this. i have room to trim back the wingtips, but for some reason, i like them long. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arkfisher 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2007 looks pretty good man. I like that size. those eyes look great Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeky 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2007 Are you fishing it? Have you tried dropping it in water yet? My concern with the hook up is that the fly will actually land upside down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tree_Snagger 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2007 no, haven't tried fishing it yet, and i'd say there's at least a 50% chance it will land upside down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slacker 0 Report post Posted February 7, 2007 That is a very nice tie! Â When you drop it in water can you let us know what way it ends up? Â Curiousity has been peaked.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tree_Snagger 0 Report post Posted February 7, 2007 numerous tests have shown that it lands and stays on it's side. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisfish 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2007 Mayflies land (and sink) on their side and turned over most of the time. I think the upright ones are usualy strong enough to land on a branch. I like it. and its amazing that its a size 20!! I also like to tie "upside down" spinner patterns. it gives the natural upturn to the tail. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsaavedra 0 Report post Posted February 18, 2007 pretty nice lookin! wouldnt those legs poke right thru the surface tension on the water tho? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
