Arkansas Mike 0 Report post Posted July 31, 2009 P.O.P. Emerger (pheasant, ostrich, peacock) Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hans Weilenmann 0 Report post Posted July 31, 2009 Edison Hook: Tiemco 102Y #11 Thread: Benecchi 12/0, grey Hackle: Whiting Coq de Leon lower neck feather, mottled Tail: Golden pheasant tipped, dyed hot orange Body: Rabbit, dark grey, including guard hair Underwing: Golden pheasant tipped, dyed hot orange Wing: Muskrat, guard hair and a small amount of underfur Cheers, Hans W Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
utyer 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2009 A few i worked on today: Every thing that looks blue, is really purple. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jacktjl 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2009 A few i worked on today: Every thing that looks blue, is really purple. Very nice indeed Utyer. I like em. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jacktjl 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2009 Bow Juan Wurm Variant The pattern; Hook =Size 8 Streamer Bent on the vise shaft Thread= copper or orange about size 6 Body= vintage speaker copper wire from the 70's + a clear stretch cord overwrap (2009) from Michael's Craft Store. Caterpillar fibers= Vintage Ostrich herl from the late 70s. (I hope it doesn't disintegrate when whet) Head=Peacock Herl Lacquer= Lots of it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
utyer 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2009 I guess since you used all that material from the 70s, it should be a vintage fly. Nice, I think if you could find big enough ostirdge herl, one coud make these with new wire, and new herl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
utyer 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2009 And some I did last week. The last one is on an old Mustad Keel fly hook. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hans Weilenmann 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2009 Pinstripe Hook: Sprite Perfect International #12 Thread: Benecchi 12/0, olive Hackle: Pintail barbs, dyed olive Body hackle: Whiting Coq de Leon neck hackle, dark pardo Rib: Copper wire, dark Tail: Golden pheasant tippets, dyed hot orange Abdomen: UV Ice Dub, ginger Thorax: UV Ice Dub, tan Cheers, Hans W Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jacktjl 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2009 I guess since you used all that material from the 70s, it should be a vintage fly. Nice, I think if you could find big enough ostirdge herl, one coud make these with new wire, and new herl. So true. I loved your story about when you learned to tie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyfishtn 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2009 Recent tie for a Soft Hackle Swap I hosted on another board. Hook: 200R Body: Light Brown Stretch Tubing Thorax: Light Tan Superfine Dubbing Hackle: Tan Partridge Thread: Light Tan Uni 70 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smalltownfisherman 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2009 WOW!! Great lookin' flies everyone! :thumbup: gage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidR 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 Not that all Hans's flies don't look great - but that Pinstripe took my breath away - superb. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyfishtn 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2009 Sorry about the shot, I didn't want to drag out the lights last night to get the shot. Hook: TMC 2488 Body: Olive Ice Dub Rib: Silver Wire Bead: Silver Tungsten Thread: Uni 70 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyfishtn 0 Report post Posted August 6, 2009 Mean Green v.2 Hook: TMC 2488 Body: Olive Ice Dub Rib: Silver Wire Wing: Krystal Flash - Rainbow Bead: Silver Tungsten Thread: Uni 70 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hans Weilenmann 0 Report post Posted August 6, 2009 Street Hooker Hook: Tiemco 102Y #15 Thread: Benecchi 12/0, grey Hackle: Grouse wing covert barbs Tail: Hackle barbs, black Body: Rabbit, black; UV Ice Dub, tan - mixed Wing: Magpie wing quill strip, doubled Note: I noticed this magpie feather lying on the pavement, and it just called out to me to pick her up... Cheers, Hans W Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
