JaxFlyTyer 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2012 yeah Pawleys island south cackalacky. we didnt even have a winter this year --water is still 56F. but i work in knee deep cypress swamps so i am not complaining at all. we dont have underwater grass beds here so i want to survey what you guys do. do the flies need a weedguard? We have oyster beds galore so I pretty much tie everything with a guard. I figure if it's not needed it can always be cut off. Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. what weight rod are you tossing? 8wt do you get it down with a sinking line, flouro leader, or lead eyes. I use a floating line and either lead or bead chain eyes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chefben4 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2012 Well Im glad to say I found a pattern and with some good beer I have finished. Its a soft hackle fly (got the idea after seeing some of Panama's!) that I would call a soft hackle baitfish. Found a picture of the fly somewhere on google. In any case here it is. Hopefully its something that would work for big specks. Otherwise I have 7 new flys for myself Be honest too! @Flies & Photos- Can you PM me your address?!?!? Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chefben4 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2012 OH yeah. If you think 3d eyes with some CCG will make them even better.. let me know Ill put some on. The fly I saw had them.. but I kinda liked em without. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flies & Photos 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2012 Jax, I love that! W. F. Call from Lonesome Dove. It's so true, and words to live by. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Panama Red 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2012 I love it! Marabou is great stuff, moves like magic in the water... I have seen several variations with a tail like that, it'll catch fish for sure. If you seal the thread with head cement or nail polish hand painted eyes would give it an awesome look...much sleeker than 3D and just as effective. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agn54 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2012 Can I get an addy? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chefben4 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2012 I love it! Marabou is great stuff, moves like magic in the water... I have seen several variations with a tail like that, it'll catch fish for sure. If you seal the thread with head cement or nail polish hand painted eyes would give it an awesome look...much sleeker than 3D and just as effective. Good idea! My luck if I tried doing 3d eyes I wouldve gotten CCG all over the marabou and made a huge mess. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nightheron 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2012 Decided there were probably going to be several baitfish patterns so I went with a shrimp. Crease fly with rattle and weed guard about four inches long. Hasn't had epoxy coat yet but it will. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nightheron 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2012 Just a little inspiration...bad pic, good fish. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lykos33 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2012 Just a little inspiration...bad pic, good fish. D#%n I miss those big ole heifers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chefben4 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2012 Decided there were probably going to be several baitfish patterns so I went with a shrimp. Crease fly with rattle and weed guard about four inches long. Hasn't had epoxy coat yet but it will. NICE!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JaxFlyTyer 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2012 Have we set a due date yet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swink 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2012 Just a little inspiration...bad pic, good fish. Now that right there is legit inspiration and the crease is awesome... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Panama Red 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2012 Decided there were probably going to be several baitfish patterns so I went with a shrimp. Crease fly with rattle and weed guard about four inches long. Hasn't had epoxy coat yet but it will. Just in time baby! Trout are moving, water is warming and the topwater bite is warming with it! Those shrimp will tear 'em up..no doubt. Addy please. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chefben4 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2012 Mailed mine today!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
