Baron 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2021 Thanks UpState. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBPatt 0 Report post Posted April 14, 2021 Make-Do Muddler (Michigan body) hook - WFC. Model 6 #8 thread - Uni 6/0 camel underbody/shuck - Congo Hair white body - deer hair wing - Congo Hair white shoulder - sharptail grouse head/collar - deer hair Hadn’t planned on being in the desert southwest for more than a few days (3 weeks and counting) so ending up bringing a basic tying kit for mostly tailwater nymphs/scuds/sowbugs, which, with a fractured wrist, I’m probably not going to get much use of now. The only ungulate hair I have is a piece I just bought on EBay which, although way too skinny/tippy for the smaller flies I intended it for, worked well enough on this size iron. Don’t know how the Congo Hair slipped in my bag but I was happy to see it. Regards, Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TSMcDougald 0 Report post Posted April 14, 2021 I haven't had time to do much fly tying in the past month or so, but I have a trip planned to one of the state parks here in Missouri, so I forced myself to make some time to tie some midges. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikemac1 0 Report post Posted April 14, 2021 Saltwater Myakka Minnow - SBS I started tying freshwater versions of Steve Gibson’s Myakka Minnow last year in anticipation of a Nov 2020 trip for exotics in Florida. Covid forced that trip instead to the Central Florida Gulf coast where Speckled Trout are my chief quarry. I had only tied a few saltwater versions of the Myakka Minnow but they did result in some nice trout last December. We just finished another trip to my favorite trout haunts where six straight days on the grass flats at the mouth of Tampa Bay produced dozens of trout every day on Myakka Minnows. Despite having all manner of salty flies with me, the Myakkas on #1 or 1/0 hooks were all I needed, and actually very few of them because of their incredible durability. I fish them with a 200 grain sink tip and short 0X fluoro leader. The Myakka Minnows pulled up trout in just about every pothole or channel edge I could get my fly into. The Saltwater Myakka Minnow SBS demonstrates the most effective color/material combo in my mind for specks, but other colors and materials can be used as well. They nailed a lot of ladyfish, a few catfish and reds as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcozzz 0 Report post Posted April 14, 2021 On 4/12/2021 at 4:00 PM, Chasing_Tails said: Gurgler- frog: Hook: Mustad 37187, #2 Weeguard: Hard mono, 25lb Thread: Uni-Thread 6/0, white Tail: Saddle hackle, barred olive (2L-2R) and white (2L-2R)/ Sililegs, pumpkin/green/orange barred/ Flashabou, bullfrog Hackle: Saddle hackle, barred olive Body: Standard estaz, pearl Back: 4mm foam, white Front legs: Siliegs, pumpkin/green/orange barred Eyes: Plastic goggly eyes, 3/8" Color: Sharpie marker, olive/black/red LIKE! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBPatt 0 Report post Posted April 14, 2021 Muddled Ice Caddis Much more enjoyable than tying a bunch of Zebras, Ray Charles and Amex scuds. hook - Dai Riki 300 #10 thread - Uni 8/0 rusty dun rib - small wire silver body - Ice Dub hare’s ear body hackle - grizzly (undersize by 1) shoulder - sharptail grouse head/collar - deer hair Regards, Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niveker 0 Report post Posted April 15, 2021 22 hours ago, TSMcDougald said: some midges Looking good, like that top row of the 2nd photo. glass bead, d-rib, and ostrich? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niveker 0 Report post Posted April 15, 2021 On 4/13/2021 at 9:04 PM, SBPatt said: Make-Do Muddler Nice as usual, SB. Good to see your posts again, good luck with the wrist. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris_in_Louisiana 0 Report post Posted April 15, 2021 Took advantage of a rainy day off yesterday, and started putting together a Clouser box. All were tied on Size 2 Gamakatsu B10S Stingers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted April 15, 2021 Gibby's Myakka Minnow (Steve Gibson) Hook - Mustad S82-3906B (or equivalent), size 8 Thread - Fine mono or white Tail - Clipped marabou Weight - 6-8 turns of .020 lead/non lead wire Body - Bodi-Braid Eyes - Stick-On Coating - UV Resin or Devcon 2-Ton Epoxy. Overcoat with clear nail polish if desired Note - Color options are up to the individual tyer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBPatt 0 Report post Posted April 15, 2021 Galloup’s Found Link (variation) hook - Dai Riki 300 #10 thread - UTC 140 grey brown rib - small wire silver body - Ice Dub hare’s ear body hackle - grizzly (undersize by 1) underwing - Congo Hair white shoulder - sharptail grouse head/wing - deer hair Regards, Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WWKimba 0 Report post Posted April 15, 2021 2 hours ago, Chris_in_Louisiana said: Took advantage of a rainy day off yesterday, and started putting together a Clouser box. All were tied on Size 2 Gamakatsu B10S Stingers Love Clouser's - both tying and fishing. Ever try tying them on popper hooks? The hooks are generally cheaper and you have a reserved spot for the barbell eyes. Kim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chasing_Tails 0 Report post Posted April 15, 2021 Twisted Copper John: Hook: Mustad 3906, #14 Thread: Uni-Thread 6/0, burnt orange Bead: Tungsten 3.3mm, copper Weight: 0.015 lead wire, 6 wraps Tail: Goose biot, dk. brown Body: Wire, 0.3mm, copper and black Thorax: Peacock herl Wingcase: Turkey tail Legs: Hungarian Partridge, brown Back: Clear Cure Goo, thick, UV resin, Bonedry UV overcoat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TSMcDougald 0 Report post Posted April 15, 2021 3 hours ago, niveker said: Looking good, like that top row of the 2nd photo. glass bead, d-rib, and ostrich? Close, it is just a standard gold bead, clear d-rib and ostrich. All the patterns pictured came from modern midges by Takahasi and Hubka. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlumBugs 0 Report post Posted April 15, 2021 Squamish Sculpin Var Thread: Uni 6/0 in black Tail: Copper Flashabou, Olive Rabbit strip Body: UTC Mirage, Blended Ice Dubbing Rib: Copper wire Throat: Red Marabou Head: Veevus 8/0 in Chartreuse Tied for Bull Trout fishing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites