Capt. Matt C 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2008 Ask him about the red copper crouse. I did and he said that that bug is the S!@#, and he said it is pretty simple! I wuold like to see it if you would post a pic. Check Your PM. I whipped one up tonight for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted August 26, 2008 hi i am only a begginer but i have tied a few copper johns..... i have tied them in many colors but never have i seen 1 that looks as good as the original Give it time, they will! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted August 26, 2008 What's a Copper John? :j_k: Okay, I've gotta tie some...that's one I haven't tied or used yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tequilatrout 0 Report post Posted August 27, 2008 My choice: Original and chartreuse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troutpimp 0 Report post Posted September 3, 2008 Hi, I'm new here, first post. My vote is Red as an excellent prospecting dropper, followed closely by Chartreuse, then Copper. I use the Chartreuse as a caddis pupa, at least that's how I think of it. The fish might think it's a dinner mint, for all I know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graylinggod83 0 Report post Posted September 8, 2008 i live in colorado and red is the crack for trout up here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TxemaD 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2008 Hi from Spain, I think the original Copper is the best, sometimes I used red too. One of my usual fishing friends have real devotion in dark green (not chartreuse). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmontera 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2008 The ones that work around this area of Colorado are Green, Red, and Regular Copper Johns. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBigLost 0 Report post Posted November 14, 2008 Good old copper everything works for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Brown75 0 Report post Posted November 16, 2008 I personally am a chart. guy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kamikaze74 0 Report post Posted November 18, 2008 I vote copper. Going to try red soon, think it will work well in my area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oyey 0 Report post Posted November 23, 2008 I like Red myself. On my reds, I also tie in purple flashabou instead of thin skin for the wing case... That is my favorite color combo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
92Esquire 0 Report post Posted November 29, 2008 The only time I ever catch fish on a Copper John is when it's copper. Never had much luck on red. I know some guys who swore by chartreuse for the Smoky Mountains a couple years ago but I never could get it to work. As an aside, the Copper John is one of a few patterns that I use that I'm tempted to buy instead of tie. Its one of those flies that I have to force myself to tie, but I'm always glad when I finish a bunch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim M 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2009 You know me brother if it ain't red it might as well be dead. Actually the wire color I use is called hot orange, but it looks closer to red to me. Told Alex about the copper crouse, hard to believe that thing works the way it does. Now you need to get that thing working in Colorado and give it it's just rewards. Where do you all get colors like hot orange and chartreuse wire?? Thanks - Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futzer 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2009 You know me brother if it ain't red it might as well be dead. Actually the wire color I use is called hot orange, but it looks closer to red to me. Told Alex about the copper crouse, hard to believe that thing works the way it does. Now you need to get that thing working in Colorado and give it it's just rewards. Where do you all get colors like hot orange and chartreuse wire?? Thanks - Jim Hello Jim, It is Wapsi Ultra wire, the Hot Orange is in the Ultra wire Vivid selections. J Stockard carries them http://www.jsflyfishing.com/cgi-bin/item/T...assie-Size.html as well as all colors in each size discounted http://www.jsflyfishing.com/cgi-bin/item/T...assie-Size.html As does Feather-Craft http://www.feather-craft.com/wecs.php?stor...mp;target=TH206 Among others. I like fine best myself. Cheers Futzer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites