Mark Knapp 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2019 Blacknosed Dace Hook - Mustad #3665A, #9575 or #38941, sizes 4 through 12 (size 8 pictured) Thread - Black Tag - Red yarn, very short (red antron yarn pictured) Body - Flat silver tinsel Wing - (Lower Third) - Polar bear; (Middle Third) - Black bear; (Top Third) - Brown bucktail Did you find the grizzly bear unsuitable for this fly? Too kinky? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2019 i didnt use the grizzly/brown bear you sent me but i did use polar bear the wing is as follows polar bear under black bear under brown bucktail from the internet Flick’s original recipe called for a very short scarlet red tag (tag is the old term used for tail). He also specified that the white hair of the wing should be polar bear hair. As this is thankfully now illegal to buy and sell in many countries around the world, a substitute must be used. White bucktail is a perfectly acceptable substitute. Flick liked using bear products. He specified that you should use black bear hair for the middle section of the wing. Squirrel tail or died kid goat hair works just as well. The upper wing should be made of the dark bucktail hair. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarrellP 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2019 Orange is the new black! Love these Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2019 Little White Streamer Hook - Straight eye streamer hook, size 8 Tail - Red hackle fibers Body - Pearl flat braid Wing - White polar bear, calf tail (pictured) or goat hair under a small amount of gold and green flash Throat - Red hackle fibers Head - White with a small black dot on the sides to represent an eye Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2019 Bird’s Copper Stone Hook - Gamakatsu T10-6H Thread - Red or brown Tag - Copper wire Body - Three strands of copper wire twisted together then wrapped Collar - Brown hackle Wing - Brown bucktail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Knapp 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2019 i didnt use the grizzly/brown bear you sent me but i did use polar bear the wing is as follows polar bear under black bear under brown bucktail from the internet Flick’s original recipe called for a very short scarlet red tag (tag is the old term used for tail). He also specified that the white hair of the wing should be polar bear hair. As this is thankfully now illegal to buy and sell in many countries around the world, a substitute must be used. White bucktail is a perfectly acceptable substitute. Flick liked using bear products. He specified that you should use black bear hair for the middle section of the wing. Squirrel tail or died kid goat hair works just as well. The upper wing should be made of the dark bucktail hair. Interesting. I always thought the original was tied with the three colors of bear. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheCream 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2019 It's tricky getting the Ice Dub sparse enough on the little guys. Size 20's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Powershooter 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2019 Well done everyone . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandan 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2019 The drys are called, I'm pretty sure Poor Witch. Size 24, the hen hackle wing tied spent is just a small PITA, but fun and a good technique to have in the quiver. Tail is moose mane. I don't know who originated the pattern, but it works great when there are spent mayflies being taken. The nymphs are Sniper Baetis, a Hopper Juan pattern. Size 22 I think. They work great. As usual, great work everyone. Keep 'em coming! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2019 Interesting. I always thought the original was tied with the three colors of bear. it certainly could be tied with all bear hairs i went through numerous books in my library and they all identify the recipe as i posted above it was also tied on a nymph hook and streamer hook size 4 - 12 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Knapp 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2019 Thanks for the info Norm, I never saw the recipe anywhere it's just something I heard. I suppose the hollow deer hair on top helps hold the fly up-right while it "swims" too. Nice looking flies. Looks good wet too. I tied a bunch up with different materials for comparison and plan to try them out in the spring. No casting for me for a while, the waters getting hard up here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Knapp 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2019 Blacknosed Dace Hook - Mustad #3665A, #9575 or #38941, sizes 4 through 12 (size 8 pictured) Thread - Black Tag - Red yarn, very short (red antron yarn pictured) Body - Flat silver tinsel Wing - (Lower Third) - Polar bear; (Middle Third) - Black bear; (Top Third) - Brown bucktail Did you find the grizzly bear unsuitable for this fly? Too kinky? Norm, The Black Nosed Dace came in the mail today. Very nice, thank you very much. I won't be able to fish it till may but when I do I will post pictures of what I catch with it. Thanks again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2019 Gladiator Hook – Gamakatsu T10-6H Thread - Black Tail – Dyed red hackle fibers Rib - Peacock herl Body - Green floss Hackle - Grizzly Wing - Grey Squirrel tail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caloosa bug 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2019 Its been too long since I sat down at the vice. Cranked a few poppers out today and I certainly am a little rusty. This last one was the only one worth taking a quick pic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noahguide 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2019 Set of McPhail Caddis Pupae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites