SBPatt 0 Report post Posted April 28, 2021 EH Softhackle Spundun Deer is a bit easier to work with, but I liked the coloration of this elk and it spins well enough. hook - Dai Riki 300 #10 thread - Uni 6/0 tan tail - elk hair body - Ice Dub hare’s ear collar/thorax - elk hair shoulder - sharptail grouse Regards, Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcozzz 0 Report post Posted April 28, 2021 On 4/25/2021 at 7:07 PM, Chasing_Tails said: Whopper Flopper (mullet) Hook: Mustad 3407, 2/0 Thread: Monocord 3/0 white, Uni-thread 6/0 black Tail: Krystal Flash, pearl/Micro-marabou, grizzly/Standard estaz, pearl Tail support: 278lb stainless leader wire Prop: 1/4" lightweight bead, silver/Large propeller, nickel/5/32" lightweight bead, silver Spacer: Body Braid, red Back: Closed cell craft foam, 2mm, black and gray Body: Standard estaz, pearl Eyes: 3D molded 5/16", yellow Head: Clear Cure Goo, thick The Whopper Plopper has been one of my most effective conventional tackle topwater lures for redfish, snook, and trout since last fall. So the goal tonight was to create a version to throw on the long rod (hence the "fl-opper" vs "plopper" nomenclature). Early testing shows a good commotion on a strong strip, and a lower buzz on a longer rod sweep. Might try to sneak out to a snook hotspot for a real world test. Interesting concept.Let us know what the fish think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBPatt 0 Report post Posted April 28, 2021 TriUngulate Hairwing Dun (Michigan body) A coordinated effort; took a bit of latitude with this pattern. hook - Dai Riki 300 #10 thread - Uni 6/0 camel tail - moose body rib - tying thread body - deer hair hackle - grizzly wing - elk hair Regards, Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niveker 0 Report post Posted April 28, 2021 2 hours ago, SBPatt said: tail - moose body Impeccable as usual. Really like how you surround the tail material with the body material on your flies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBPatt 0 Report post Posted April 29, 2021 TriUngulate Hairwing Dun II Switched the orientation on the deer hair from horizontal to vertical. Just dicking around (and it shows); the tail’s too short and skimpy but the overall effect is interesting. hook - Maruto 7989 #10 thread - Uni 6/0 camel tail - moose body body - deer hair (loop dubbed) hackle - grizzly wing - elk hair Regards, Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upstatetrout 0 Report post Posted April 29, 2021 For those who are in the midst of the Grannom Fly Hatch from North Country Flies by Pritt the Greensleeves. Hook. Alex Jackson North Country Fly size 13. Silk. Pearsalls gossamer bright green #18. Body. Green silk. Hackle. English Woodcock under covert feather. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBPatt 0 Report post Posted April 30, 2021 Michigan BiUngulate Spinner The elk I have doesn’t spin or flare as easily as deer hair but it has nice tips and color so it’s worth the hassle. Only brown hackle available was hen; oversized it for a Jingler-like effect. hook - Dai Riki 300 #10 thread - Uni 6/0 camel tail - moose body rib - tying thread body - elk hair wing - Congo Hair white hackle - grizzly/hen furnace (oversized by 2) Regards, Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moshup 0 Report post Posted May 5, 2021 On 4/2/2021 at 10:25 AM, Sandan said: Last night's Bugs and Bourbon. Rene Harrop's standard CDC biot dun. Flav style Hook: U002 size 16 Thread: Uni 8/0 olive Wing: Dark gray dun CDC paired Tail: CDL med pardo Abdomen: BWO goose biot Thorax: Harrop's Pro BWO dubbing Hackle: Whiting grizzly dyed med. dun saddle. Almost missed this fly by Sandan. Very nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandan 0 Report post Posted May 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Moshup said: Almost missed this fly by Sandan. Very nice. @MoshupThank you my friend. and @feathers5 Thank you sir Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites