Traditional Catskill Dry Flies

[fly_fischa 0]

Nice set of flies Cody :thumbup:

That was quick!

[narcodog 0]

Change my fly to an Able Mable It is a well known fly in the Catskill's but not used many places elsewhere. Developed by Ed Van Put for the 60Th anniversary of the Woman's Fly Fisher Club in 1992 to honor one of the founding members Mabel Ingalls.

 

Hook 12 to 16 I'll use a Mustad 12 94840

Tail Dark brown hackle fibers

Body Mink under fur with a few guard hairs

Ribbing Amber cotton thread

Wing Wood duck flank divided

Hackle Red-brown and grizzle cock hackles mixed

[flytyman1 0]

Address please! I've got a bunch of hooks all dressed up and ready to ship! :scooter:

 

Real nice looking group of flies! Hope to be shipping mine out by the end of the week. Just have to strip down some more peacock quills.

[fishingbobnelson 0]

One Dz. Bivisible Moose flies headed out tomorrow morning. Pattern from NJTroutbum web site.

Pattern

Hook: Standard Dry #12

Thread: Brown 8/0 Uni-thread

Tail: Moose Body Hair

Abdomen: Brown tying thread

Body Hackle: Brown dry hackle (gap length)

Hackle: Grizzly

[jburge 0]

Wow, boynabubble and fishingbob are already done. You guys are quick! I'm just now getting around to deciding (I think 'cause there are just so many good ones to choose from). I'm in with a Cross Special.

 

This is already looking to be one fine set of flies from a fine group of tiers.

 

John

[boynabubble 0]

Wow, boynabubble and fishingbob are already done. You guys are quick! I'm just now getting around to deciding (I think 'cause there are just so many good ones to choose from). I'm in with a Cross Special.

 

This is already looking to be one fine set of flies from a fine group of tiers.

 

John

 

Good choice John. I was thinking of that one myself. I'm excited about seeing this fly.

[jburge 0]

Good choice John. I was thinking of that one myself. I'm excited about seeing this fly.

 

Thanks, and yeah these will be fun. I've done up some Light Hendricksons and Quill Gordons for past swaps, so I'm planning on adding to my arsenal

 

John

 

[utyer 0]

Several people mentioned the size of the Catskill flies. I have fished for many years in the west, and I too thought that most mayflies rean smaller than a 12. Since moving to PA, I have encountered plenty of mayflies that are truly size 12 or larger.

 

There are several of the traditional flies that are at least a size 12. The Quill Gordon, and Hendricksons are both a size 12, or 14. The March Brown is a size 10 or 12, and the Green Drake (totally different than the Western Green Drakes,) is a size 8 or 10. The Brown and Gray Drakes are also a size 12, and the Cahill is tied in a size 12. While not traditionally Catskill flies, the Hex hatch is even bigger than any of these.

 

I had to add two or three boxes of flies to hold all these 6,8,10 and size 12 patterns.

 

I litteraly fell out of a canoe the first time I encountered a mayfly on a float that was a full 2" in the wing. Had to reach out a try and scoop it up. Not a good idea.

[fishingbobnelson 0]

Flies have left the building.

[flytyman1 0]

Several people mentioned the size of the Catskill flies. I have fished for many years in the west, and I too thought that most mayflies rean smaller than a 12. Since moving to PA, I have encountered plenty of mayflies that are truly size 12 or larger.

 

There are several of the traditional flies that are at least a size 12. The Quill Gordon, and Hendricksons are both a size 12, or 14. The March Brown is a size 10 or 12, and the Green Drake (totally different than the Western Green Drakes,) is a size 8 or 10. The Brown and Gray Drakes are also a size 12, and the Cahill is tied in a size 12. While not traditionally Catskill flies, the Hex hatch is even bigger than any of these.

 

I had to add two or three boxes of flies to hold all these 6,8,10 and size 12 patterns.

 

I litteraly fell out of a canoe the first time I encountered a mayfly on a float that was a full 2" in the wing. Had to reach out a try and scoop it up. Not a good idea.

 

:headbang:

You are so right on with your observation of the flys here in PA. I fish alot of smaller patterns on the delayed harvest and catch and release streams in SouthCentral PA due to the reluctance of fish that that have been caught before to take the larger patterns. However when I fish the Central and NorthCental streams I get to use the much larger patterns such as the March Brown, Hendrickson, Green Drake and Slate Drake. I can fish those flies in size 10, 12 and 14 and the fish are eager to take the larger flys. As I get older it is a pleasure to be able to fish flies I can actually see on the water. It's exciting to watch a hungry trout explode out of the water to take one of these larger patterns. Wow, just thinking about that image makes me ready for spring and warmer weather dry fly fishing. Until then I'll just have to tie flys and fill up my boxes or brave the colder temps and fish nymphs, both are still enjoyable.

 

flytyman1

[flytyman1 0]

:yahoo:

 

Flies will be ready to ship tomorrow, I need an address to ship to please! Thanks!

 

flytyman1

[troutguy 0]

I had PM's and posts for addresses. for a bunch of over worked tiers, you are pretty quick. I think I sent addresses to everyone. If I missed you, please PM me.

[Mike Boyer 0]

I'm totally enjoying seeing the flies already tied, and all the info being conveyed. When the moment

is right I'll sit down and tie the best flies I can for you all.

[flytyman1 0]

:scooter:

 

Flys are on their way. I mailed them out this morning First Class Mail. Please let me know when they are received. Thanks!

 

:dunno:

Questions for the other swap members: What is the best way to ship the flies out, First Class, Priority, Parcel Post? How long does a package usually take when shipped First Class traveling accross the country? Thanks!

[fishingbobnelson 0]

:scooter:

 

Flys are on their way. I mailed them out this morning First Class Mail. Please let me know when they are received. Thanks!

 

:dunno:

Questions for the other swap members: What is the best way to ship the flies out, First Class, Priority, Parcel Post? How long does a package usually take when shipped First Class traveling accross the country? Thanks!

 

I think it depends on where you live, rural or city. I usually get mine within 3 or 4 days if mailed from the east coast. However, with it being Christmas, who knows how long it will take. I got flies yesterday from South Dakota that were mailed on the 7th or 8th. Unless you are late, I think first class is good. I usually pay for delivery confirmation, they seem less likely to get lost.