Johnwvan 0 Report post Posted September 23, 2012 Here's the one that got away. I tried this pattern yesterday and had a lot of hits and follows. I did have one hook up until my knot gave way and I lost the fly and fish. Very bad knot as I found out when I brought my leader in with all the little curlys that use to be a knot. I used Partridge hook, Swedish Dry Fly style #16. I have found my tying has become a lot faster and better quality since I purchased a Peak rotary and a Materelli whip finisher. I still have a ways to go.---John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruce Derington 0 Report post Posted September 23, 2012 I can see why the fish were all about this fly, very nicely tied, now , practice your knot tying LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lykos33 0 Report post Posted September 24, 2012 I can see why the fish were all about this fly, very nicely tied, now , practice your knot tying LOL At least ya had the pics for reference to make more...nice fly fer sure! Murray Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockworm 0 Report post Posted September 24, 2012 An excellent example of LaFontaine's (Brown and Green) Dancing Caddis. These can be very effective when fished with a bit of movement when the natural is active. I can't tell from your photographs, but it is important to trim out the center fibers of the wing. The fibers which lay over the hook point can prevent a solid hookup. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnwvan 0 Report post Posted September 24, 2012 Thanks for the compliments. I never knew about the wing interfering with the hook up. Thanks for the tip.---John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bad fish rising 0 Report post Posted September 24, 2012 trilene knot is the way to go! your bloodknot/surgeons knot will break way before a trilene knot. i have even had the nail knot pull off the line on heavy leaders before this knot will give way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites