October Flies from the Bench

[Kimo 0]

 

Just experimenting with materials and color.Olive Tinsel over Olive Brown D-Rib, tungsten copper bead.

Kimo

Always spectacular, Kimo, you always impress!!! BEAUTIFUL!!

 

Thanks Roque and Ray!

 

Kimo

[Harold Ray 0]

What kind/brand of fly box is this, or is it homemade? I'd like to have one or some of those.

 

Thanks!!

 

Ray

[Harold Ray 0]

 

Thouse you can find the video on flycarpin.com

 

Yup, that's the video I followed. The fly works really well, just make sure you use the right materials as getting the tail to float and move perfectly is actually a bit difficult. I also found it necessary to use a tungsten bead behind the hook eye to help balance out better. Definitely use a brass bead on the end of the tail though or it won't move properly.

 

Here's one from yesterday...

Beautiful fish; beautiful country.

 

http://www.flycarpin.com is a nice website; thanks for posting it. Nice fish; where are you, Colorado? I realize it ain't Texas. I'm in Crested Butte a lot and have been for years.

 

Ray

[Harold Ray 0]

Red tinsel on red quill with black tungsten bead.

Kimo

Kimo,

 

What size hook are these tied on? They are spectacular, or have I said that already!

 

Ray

[Kimo 0]

 

Red tinsel on red quill with black tungsten bead.

Kimo

Kimo,

 

What size hook are these tied on? They are spectacular, or have I said that already!

 

Ray

 

Hi Ray,

It is tied on a TMC 2302 size 16.

 

Here's another. Working on adding "soft" features to midges.

 

 

Kimo

[troutah 0]

What kind/brand of fly box is this, or is it homemade? I'd like to have one or some of those.

 

Thanks!!

 

Ray

 

Simms Foam Fly Box

[RogueFlies 0]

Some dry foams coming off the bench tonight, simple and fun.

[Chuck McFarlane 0]

Some dry foams coming off the bench tonight, simple and fun.

Nice looking flies Rogue! You've got quite the knack for creative photography to boot.

[deerhairdan 0]

Simple Transparent Bait Fish

 

[mikechell 0]

I like that bait fish, Dan.

[Harold Ray 0]

Dan,

 

What brand of eyes are those? They are beautiful, and that fly ain't bad either. I really like that!!

 

I could have done well on the Brazos a week ago Sunday with 2 or 3 of those. At the time, it was running 78 cfs with lots of fish; Friday and Saturday here, it rained ~12 to 15 inches, and the Brazos was up to ~30,000 cfs. Big change in a week, but the fish will be there when its down, so I'll learn to tie these little beauties.

 

Also, what size hook did you use for this one?

 

Thanks!!!

 

Ray

[deerhairdan 0]

Thank you guys. I believe the original pattern was created by a dude named Kern Leo Lund. I am just reinventing the wheel here....just using different materials....here is the breakdown:

 

Hook: #4 Partridge Attitude Extra

Hackle: Grizzly from Whiting's Bugger Pack

Gills/Blood: Deer Creek Mega Laser Dub - red (a bit different then standard Laser dub)

Body/Head: Bruiser Blend JR in White from Fly Fish Food

Eyes: Hareline "Mirage Dome Eyes" 1/4" --- They change colors depending on the angle you look at them....pretty cool stuff.

UV Resin the eyes to the hook/front of head - Use thin as a base so the thick has somthing to hold onto. Then use thick to build up the gap. I use Deer Creek, but any brand will do fine. I also hit it with some sally hansens at the end to make it super glossy and hard as a rock.

 

Glad you like it.

[deerhairdan 0]

Here is a link to the tutorial. I just changed it up a little.

 

http://globalflyfisher.com/patterns/perfecttransparentbaitfish/

[BattenkillBum 0]

#2 mini D&D olive and copper

[Kimo 0]

Just playing with materials and a "look".

 

Kimo