Stepping outside the box..

[Chefben4 0]

For all of you guys that know me, you know I dont generally tie trout flies. Hell, I don't generally tie flies smaller then a 2/0. So needless to say this was a bit of a reach for me. Towards the end of the Month I will be up in Traverse City fishing. I originally thought I'd be smallmouth or carp fishing. When I talked to the guide he suggested fishing the Hex Hatch and generally I go with their suggestion. So here we are a couple weeks before I leave and I have to learn how to tie "hex" flies. Attached are some I tied up tonight. I know they aren't perfect, but they are what are! Enjoy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[bad fish rising 0]

hex have been on for a week up here

[riffleriversteelheadslayer 0]

if you have never fished a hex hatch be prepared for explosive strikes incredible bug activity and overall great time

[Piker20 0]

They look great. Just shows if you can tie you can tie. Just a measure of scale.

[Chefben4 0]

Thanks guys! I have never fished the hex hatch. Not generally a trout guy, but I am really looking forward to it.

 

One question what size hooks for Hex Flies generally? I went to the fly shop yesterday for "inspiration" and all of theirs looked pretty darn small. Maybe 8's?