KrakenFly 0 Report post Posted November 18, 2021 Here is a project I have been working on for a couple of months: a realistic Eastern Cicada Killer Wasp (Sphecius speciosus). This fly is my entry for the 2021 J. Stockard Tying Contest. The extended abdomen/stinger is a reshaped Firehole 718 size 8, with the main backbone of the fly being an antique blind-eye Mustad 7871. Every part of this fly (with the exception of the eyes) was tied in with thread, there is no lazy resin and glue work holding this together; this fly was truly TIED! I have included some pictures throughout the process, as well as the final result! Needless to say, this one will never see the water 😉 As always, any feedback is much appreciated! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted November 18, 2021 Truly amazing! Did you make the wings? Out of ... mylar? Very nicely done! Good luck with the contest. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrakenFly 0 Report post Posted November 18, 2021 33 minutes ago, mikechell said: Truly amazing! Did you make the wings? Out of ... mylar? Very nicely done! Good luck with the contest. Thanks Mike! Yes I made the wings! They are made from two sheets of Raffene sandwiched with hackle quill and moose mane between them set into the realistic vein pattern with varnish. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niveker 0 Report post Posted November 19, 2021 I agree with Florida Man. Very impressed, just wow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Poopdeck 0 Report post Posted November 26, 2021 I would run from that. That is a very very realistic cicada killer. The only thing missing is the cicada. Great job!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
