Kimo 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2019 Dang, everyone is just on fire this month! It's like watching a masters class. Kimo that damsel is wicked. It's a very nice blend of realism and practicality. What are you using to tie down the gills? I can't tell if it's a cream thread or mono. Whatever it is it blends in to the point that it took more than just a glance to see it at all. Swamp Mahalo, It's just 17/0 Uni thread. It fits nicely between the wraps of D-Rib. Kimo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2019 Many people say, judging on the way a talk, look, and act, I should be in Florida. Sounds like a plan, but I warn you the fishing always seems better someplace other than where you happen to live. Except it is true here ... fishing in Florida IS better, even if you don't catch anything. Why? Because I'll be on the water this weekend with 70 to 80 degree temps keeping me company. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIER 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2019 Mike, I know you solely do freshwater fishing, but I want tuna and grouper. But the freshwater is looking pretty good, too. We don't have Bass (exept a guy caught an illegally stacked on down in Kodiak), panfish, walleye, sauger, muskey, catfish, none of that. I don't mean to be annoying, but I don't like staying in on place. On my bucket list that's as long as I am tall (5'8) I have plenty more places then just Florida, and some locations are pretty exotic. I love to explore new places, you know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swamp Fly 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2019 Thanks Kimo! Between what you, Scott, and Nick, have been tying I've seriously got the twitches. Mike, Shush! Got enough people down here! LOL If we had a cold water fishery withing a couple hours drive you wouldn't able to pry me out of here for just about anything. I had actually planned no fishing today but the parental unit is making a really nice dinner so the dog and I will just have to go visit instead. Oh the horror... I'll just go early next week to put my new 3wt through it's paces. We are supposed to have more of the same most of next week, padon me gonna be cooler for a day at 74*. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2019 Boat's hooked up. Hopefully, I'll have a video to post by this time tomorrow! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Knapp 0 Report post Posted November 23, 2019 You guys are safe as far as I'm concerned. I wouldn't trade what I've got for nothin'. I could be in the wilderness in fifteen minutes, where wolves could eat you dog if you left him outside too long. I like it that way. The key, don't leave your dog outside too long. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swamp Fly 0 Report post Posted November 23, 2019 I year ya Mark, you leave your margarita on it's own while on the beach it'll be gone in a flash! We do actually have a problem with gators and pythons eating the family pooch down here and you can be in the middle of town. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retrocarp 0 Report post Posted November 23, 2019 They could double up as tiny Caddis or midges#16 mustad C49SThread body any colourWing is Congo fibresHackle is grizzlyHope you like Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIER 0 Report post Posted November 23, 2019 Retocarp, I like it! They would work great for grayling. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandan 0 Report post Posted November 23, 2019 You guys are killing it as usual. Here's a fuzzy baetis. Been tying 'em on 24's but figured I'd post an 18 so it's visible. U203, olive UTC 70 denier, XS copper ultra wire, killer caddis glass pearl bead, brown flouro fiber wing case, natural mallard CDC collar tied in a split thread loop. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Knapp 0 Report post Posted November 23, 2019 I year ya Mark, you leave your margarita on it's own while on the beach it'll be gone in a flash! We do actually have a problem with gators and pythons eating the family pooch down here and you can be in the middle of town. See there, you do have some redeeming qualities in Florida. I would love to be able to hunt some of those invasive species you have down there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIER 0 Report post Posted November 23, 2019 Dang, I have some amazing looking nymphs, but if I try to post pics, the site will just freeze. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
utyer 0 Report post Posted November 23, 2019 The problem in Florida (much like most other places,) is that we have moved into the homes of species who were here first. AND we have introduced invasive species as well. If you insist on living in the home of a critter like a Grizzly Bear, Wolf, Alligator, Crock, Mountain Lion, you have to be ready to offer them refreshments when they visit. Can't blame a Gator for eating your dog, or cat if the Pythons have eaten 99% of the other food in their habitat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBPatt 0 Report post Posted November 23, 2019 Pennel Duckfly Muddler Used Davie McPhail's as the foundation for this. hook – WFC Model 6 #8 thread - Danville 6/0 black tag/rib - small tinsel silver body - peacock herl wing - golden pheasant tippet dyed red hackle - hen black head - deer hair Regards, Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted November 24, 2019 The Austin Hook - Gamakatsu T10-6H Thread - Brown Tag - Flat gold tinsel Tail - Orange bucktail Ribbing - Oval gold tinsel Body - Orange yarn Hackle - Brown Wing - Fox squirrel tail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites