Druce 0 Report post Posted November 18, 2010 hey everyone, im looking into putting a few spoon style flies in the box for this spring. Now iv done my research, with not the best results, iv seen epoxy spoon flies for imitating crabs and such but what im really looking for is a fly that spins like a regular fishing spoon on the drop, so 1 strip than let it flutter down, hoping for a hit as it falls into the depths! Anyone ever tried making them? i was even thinkin aluminum cans as they are light and go good with epoxy. Im not looking at big onse just mabey an inch in length at max, im thinking some weight along the shank would help it spin but im still in the dark on the mechanics, any help is gold, thanks all. Druce Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted November 18, 2010 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Druce 0 Report post Posted November 18, 2010 not what i was looking for my friend sorry, this is more of what i was looking for Spoon fly? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narcodog 0 Report post Posted November 18, 2010 I have used acrylic finger nails. They come in many sizes and you can modify them any way you want. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Druce 0 Report post Posted November 18, 2010 I have used acrylic finger nails. They come in many sizes and you can modify them any way you want. Wow! no way that a great idea, and they spin and everything? what kind of hook do you put them on and how do you apply them? PM me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skidoosh 0 Report post Posted November 18, 2010 Check out the new issue of Fly Tyer magazine, Zach has some pictures over on the Itinerant Angler of how to use silly putty and epoxy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryan Wright 0 Report post Posted November 18, 2010 Clear Cure Goo has a video up of how they do one using there product. I really want to get some I think it looks awesome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
learnin to fly 0 Report post Posted November 18, 2010 Maybe for more weight and depth you could modify some small Indiana spinner blades. Might achieve a wider wobble with small Colorado blades as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarianC 0 Report post Posted November 18, 2010 flashback foil, metalic foil, anything that has a shine ''sandwitch' bettwen a thin epoxy layers, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeremy Parker 0 Report post Posted November 18, 2010 Check out red fish flies, there are many that I use called wobble flies!! Blessings, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horseshoes 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2010 If you are looking for material like the aluminum on this one I made, check out the trading floor. I am about to put some up forsale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tidewaterfly 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2010 Unless you use a swivel, you really don't want them to spin as this will twist & weaken your tippet. If you want something that spins, then add a propeller blade to the fly or a spinner blade & clevise & a bead or two to your line ahead of the fly. The spinner blade & clevise was very popular at one time. You want a spoon to just flutter down and wobble when retrieved, not spin. Try using a long shank hook & elongate the base material. Use something like EZ Body as your base, or you can use thin plastic lashed to the hook, then coat them with epoxy. You can also use stainless leader wire or heavier mono to make a form & fill it with epoxy. This is a bit harder to do as you have to work faster, but works well on smaller size spoons. Joe Bruce makes a nice spoon for fly rods, here's a link that will give you some ideas, scroll down for the spoon fly. As you will see, he also incorporates a swivel into his spoon. Joe Bruce Spoon Fly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Runarsson 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2010 I got this from a friend in swap a few years ago. It looked pretty cool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Druce 0 Report post Posted November 23, 2010 awsome stuff guys i think i may pick up some long shanked hooks and give it a try, im thinking aluminum would be my best bet as horseshoes mentioned, its easy to play with, super light and super thin, ill just glue on some flash over the aluminum and epoxy it so the aluminum isnt crushed when fish take it. Druce Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Panama Red 0 Report post Posted November 23, 2010 http://www.flytyingforum.com/pattern9851.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites