flytire 0 Report post Posted September 4, 2019 impossible to tell if the original hook is longer or not than the one i used, a keith fulsher thundercreek size 4. you can manipulate the size with some clever photo editing software i used the smallest mylar piping i have Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chugbug27 0 Report post Posted September 4, 2019 This is good fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted September 4, 2019 True, the photo can be altered. I did state that it "looks like". However ... Original: Hook gap is larger. Wire diameter appears larger/ Fly proportions to materials appears to be in favor of a 2 ... or even a 1/0 hook. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meeshka 0 Report post Posted September 4, 2019 I like it. could not have you used the white for the cheeks and just sharpie colored it? but excellent job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted September 4, 2019 Sorry but comparing one against the other was no the intention of this thread but you're welcome to tie one up and post the results Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted September 4, 2019 Hook - 1/0 stinger hook thread - GSP Tail - congo hair Under Body - gold tinsel Over Body - gold piping Throat/Belly - congo hair Under Wing - congo hair Over Wing - congo hair Cheeks - congo hair Gill band - red thread Eyes - fingernail polish Head - UV resin Better? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meeshka 0 Report post Posted September 5, 2019 I'm in for tying one. But with my eyes it will take me the weekend. Hope to post a pic Monday Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted September 5, 2019 okay. looking forward to seeing it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fshng2 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2019 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fshng2 0 Report post Posted September 8, 2019 Hook: Herters: 423R6XL size 2 Thread: 4# Mono, White & Red 6/0 Eyes: .090 Seed Beads Fins: Aunt Lydia's Rust Body: # 12 Mylar Tinsel & Med Mylar Cord Overwing: Black/Yellow Congo Hair UV Resin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarrellP 0 Report post Posted September 9, 2019 I ran across this fly in one of my books, Flies for Trout, by Allen and Stewart. Their recipe called for "artifical hair", and a split bead eye. Not sure how they split the bead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted September 9, 2019 is it possible to post a photo split bead is interesting Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meeshka 0 Report post Posted September 9, 2019 I like it fshng 2, Nice and sparse, just trying to get a pic of mine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meeshka 0 Report post Posted September 9, 2019 Not really happy with this first effort: Dumbells back too far from eyes Gill band too thick Hook size/proportions wrong, but its all I had Overall too busy of a tie With macular degeneration I have trouble with tying these days - let alone take a picture Open for critism Thanks Doug Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mvendon 0 Report post Posted September 9, 2019 Here's the pic from Flies For Trout. It's called a beady eyed black nose dace. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
