Fly Tying and Fly discussions

AbelBoy · AbelBoy

With all the talk of you guys hitting up the Big T soon, here's an effective crayfish pattern for the Truckee that I'd like to share.� It's�Tim Haddon's Dead Drift Crayfish.� Andy Burk turned me onto this fly a few years back.� I always keep a few on my Truckee River chest pack insert. The two videos are fr...

WT · WT

So I have started to get into tying bigger flies and would welcome any thoughts on this scuplin pattern I tied today in a size 4

cole · cole

I got my first set of flies in the mail today from Packrat.� Dude those are some smokin hot flies.� Matter of fact I'm keeping all of them.� Just kiddin.� The wierd thing was I had a steelhead dream last night and I rarely have fish dreams.� Tomorrow morning I point the car north and when I came back next wee...

Packrat · Packrat

A few guys have been asking me about this fly. Here it is. 5263 Timeco #4-#10 Tail: Black Marabou Body: Black Chennile Hackle: Black Schlapen Feather Thread Black #6 Rib: Black Wire Hot orange rabbit strip Great Spring fly in murky water

Misterbill · Misterbill

As for me being able to save dough on tying my own trout bugs. I guess I would have to tie constantly for a couple of decades to make up for my modest tying kit. I tie for fun and variety, and to understand the fish/prey relationship better. Has anyone ever done a count of the # of flies they actually lose...

Packrat · Packrat

Here's what I'm whipping up for the swap. Black and purple egg sucking bunny leech. Enjoy!

cole · cole

Some of you were asking when to get your flies in.� I was thinking today maybe by Sept. 1 would be good.� Gives us a month and takes a little pressure off plus we get our flies in plenty of time for steelhead season.� The run down is as follows Brian Clemens-Caddis pupa JT-Nymph WT-Alaskabou Emerger-Pops...

WT · WT

I am listed as tying a pink and Orange alaskbou... however I cannot find any orange marabou.... sorry I though I had some, turned out I didn't and when I went to my local fly shop they did not have any.� So I wanted to check with people and see if it would be alright for me to change colors... maybe pink/purpl...

cole · cole

I'm a little hesitant to even bring this subject up because it took us awhile to get it together and finished last time,� but.......let's do another fly swap.� With all the talk of the upcoming season it got me thinking.� I was hanging out in the green room mixing up a batch of caddis when I looked over and...

shon42073 · shon42073

Heres a caddis pattern I'd like to share with you guys, I do beleive it is hands down better then the elk hare no doubt. Pictures are not great but you can see the basics.� Would like to hear what ya think. I'm sure most of you have used em but thought if not it would be an execellent addition to any fly box.

Otter · Otter

What is the secret fly for the Pink Albert?� I�can almost bet that DTP is�up there catching those fish on the Upper Sac.� Anyone with a dry or nymph�pattern should send out a pattern.�

conefish · conefish

Hey if anyone has any good tips on tying secure wings with deer hair on dry flies let me know. Lately when I tie one on, it wants to slide around and not stay on top of the hook. It is really frustrating but there has to be some secret to it. Thanks, Conefish

cole · cole

Got my swap bugz in the mail today.� Thanks to everyone who tied, I know we all get busy.� Some awesome ties here in front of me and it goes to show you should tie your own!� They are all great, but who tied the GB wd40 pattern, very nice, and also the red wire caddis pupa, diver, emerger?� I took off my toe tags...

live2fish888 · live2fish888

I was thinking, instead of auctioning of the other 12 flies, we(all the mebers of the fly swap) could meet at Putah creek and fish for the set. This would be a chance for us to not only earn the 12 flies but also get together and share our tactics for fishing on Putah and other rivers like the Yuba and Feather...

Packrat · Packrat

Great job by all tiers participating...can't wait to try a few of these out. JT, I didn't even notice the loop wing until I took pictures or your fly, sweet.

Packrat · Packrat

I have all the sets divided up, packaged and ready to take to the post office tomorrow. I was planning on taking pics yesterday but the camera is acting up and wont take macro shots. I'll shoot pics of my set tomorrow at work and post them up for everyone to see. Packrat

Packrat · Packrat

OK guys, it's time to get this finished. These are the final tiers: Packrat WT Emerger JT Cole Otter Chris L Superflyguy XNJB707X Live2fish888 We're going to have to drop Whippersnapper and Chuck the Duck since they are taking way too long and are not responding to PM's. I'm waiting for...

cole · cole

Any more fly sets Packrat?. You last few guys need to get your sh$& together and get them in. Mine came in suuuper late and that was a month ago. It's not like I need them but come on. I'm already waiting for the second swap.� Rich I hope all is well with your daughter. -- Edited by cole at 16:35, 2008-05-...

Packrat · Packrat

Guys, I'm still waiting for 4 sets of flies and I'd really like to get this done and mailed out to everyone. The original completion date was March 1st...it's going to be May in a couple of days. You know who you are, let's get them in the mail to me by this weekend please. Thanks, Packrat

Packrat · Packrat

Hey fly swappers, I don't have my list with me but I think there are still 3 or 4 guys who need to get me their flies. If we could try and get this wrapper up by next week that would be great! If you know you owe me your set please let me know when it's coming. Thanks, Packrat

Packrat · Packrat

Guys, my daughter is in the hospital so there will be a slight delay in getting the sets out. Since I don't have them all yet any way it might end up that there isn't a delay. Packrat

JT · JT

Check out this fly: Eggi Juan Kenobi.

Packrat · Packrat

Hey Guys, I need to get in 4 more sets and I'll have all the flies. As soon as I get them I'll divide the sets and get them out to you. There are some really nice flies coming in...Cole, Sweet Loop Wing RS2! I'll post pics of all the flies once I get them. Packrat

ez · ez

�� all of you who are partisapating in the the fly swap!!! would you SELL me a set. im not very good at tying yet...

Packrat · Packrat

I'm finished with mine and have gotten in 2 sets of other flies from WT and Otter and they look great! I think we shouldn't wait until we get 12 tiers because that could be a while. Lets just go with the 9 guys already signed up. Still tie 13 flies and we'll figure out something to do with the extra sets. Lets t...

WT · WT

Just thought I would share...

ANGRYINCHER · ANGRYINCHER

Anybody have a better ideas out there for glue�that works for attaching San Juan Worm bodies to the hook? I tie them the traditional way by giving one side of the worm a couple wraps, moving forward with the thread on the shank to the eye, and then wrapping a couple more on the front of the worm. I was using j...

SuperFlyGuy · SuperFlyGuy

Hey guys, I hear a lot of you speaking about the RS2.� I've seen pics of it online, but were wondering how you guys tied them for putah.� I wanna try tying that pattern and adding it to my putah box. Thanks.

Packrat · Packrat

I've done it before elsewhere. Here's how it works. We would need 12 tiers. You each tie 13 of your fly of choice. Send them to me with enough return postage so I'm not covering for anyone. Once I get all the flies from each of the 12 guys I'll put one fly from each tier in a set and mail the mixed set back out to e...

SCM · SCM

I am wondering if someone can describe how to correctly measure the amount of dubbing to apply on a fly.� I have been having a heck of a time trying to get properly tapered nymph bodies on #18 and smaller hook sizes.� I seem to�consistently apply�to much dubbing, even when I pinch a very sparse amount of m...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Another Crayfish Pattern (Preview) With all the talk of you guys hitting up the Big T soon, here's an effective crayfish pattern for the Truckee that I'd like to share.� It's�Tim Haddon's Dead Drift Crayfish.� Andy Burk turned me onto this fly a few years back.� I always keep a few on my Truckee River chest pack insert. The two videos are fr...	AbelBoy	7	3630	Sep 14, 2008 by AbelBoy
	opinions please - scuplin pattern (Preview) So I have started to get into tying bigger flies and would welcome any thoughts on this scuplin pattern I tied today in a size 4	WT	12	1540	Sep 13, 2008 by cole
	swap (Preview) I got my first set of flies in the mail today from Packrat.� Dude those are some smokin hot flies.� Matter of fact I'm keeping all of them.� Just kiddin.� The wierd thing was I had a steelhead dream last night and I rarely have fish dreams.� Tomorrow morning I point the car north and when I came back next wee...	cole	12	1137	Sep 2, 2008 by brian clemens
	The Goblin! (Preview) A few guys have been asking me about this fly. Here it is. 5263 Timeco #4-#10 Tail: Black Marabou Body: Black Chennile Hackle: Black Schlapen Feather Thread Black #6 Rib: Black Wire Hot orange rabbit strip Great Spring fly in murky water	Packrat	4	1263	Aug 25, 2008 by brian clemens
	Does anyone actually save $ tying bugs? (Preview) As for me being able to save dough on tying my own trout bugs. I guess I would have to tie constantly for a couple of decades to make up for my modest tying kit. I tie for fun and variety, and to understand the fish/prey relationship better. Has anyone ever done a count of the # of flies they actually lose...	Misterbill	12	1220	Aug 17, 2008 by cole
	Steelhead Fly Swap Preview (Preview) Here's what I'm whipping up for the swap. Black and purple egg sucking bunny leech. Enjoy!	Packrat	2	834	Aug 13, 2008 by cole
	Swap update (Preview) Some of you were asking when to get your flies in.� I was thinking today maybe by Sept. 1 would be good.� Gives us a month and takes a little pressure off plus we get our flies in plenty of time for steelhead season.� The run down is as follows Brian Clemens-Caddis pupa JT-Nymph WT-Alaskabou Emerger-Pops...	cole	13	1133	Aug 6, 2008 by cole
	Steelhead Fly Swap Question (Preview) I am listed as tying a pink and Orange alaskbou... however I cannot find any orange marabou.... sorry I though I had some, turned out I didn't and when I went to my local fly shop they did not have any.� So I wanted to check with people and see if it would be alright for me to change colors... maybe pink/purpl...	WT	3	714	Aug 4, 2008 by cole
	Steelhead fly swap (Preview) I'm a little hesitant to even bring this subject up because it took us awhile to get it together and finished last time,� but.......let's do another fly swap.� With all the talk of the upcoming season it got me thinking.� I was hanging out in the green room mixing up a batch of caddis when I looked over and...	cole	27	1459	Jul 29, 2008 by cole
	Caddis fly (Preview) Heres a caddis pattern I'd like to share with you guys, I do beleive it is hands down better then the elk hare no doubt. Pictures are not great but you can see the basics.� Would like to hear what ya think. I'm sure most of you have used em but thought if not it would be an execellent addition to any fly box.	shon42073	7	1375	Jul 11, 2008 by brian clemens
	Pink Albert on the Upper Sac (Preview) What is the secret fly for the Pink Albert?� I�can almost bet that DTP is�up there catching those fish on the Upper Sac.� Anyone with a dry or nymph�pattern should send out a pattern.�	Otter	6	2602	Jun 16, 2008 by dtp916
	Having trouble tying secure wings wih deer hair (Preview) Hey if anyone has any good tips on tying secure wings with deer hair on dry flies let me know. Lately when I tie one on, it wants to slide around and not stay on top of the hook. It is really frustrating but there has to be some secret to it. Thanks, Conefish	conefish	3	802	Jun 12, 2008 by live2fish888
	Thanks guys! (Preview) Got my swap bugz in the mail today.� Thanks to everyone who tied, I know we all get busy.� Some awesome ties here in front of me and it goes to show you should tie your own!� They are all great, but who tied the GB wd40 pattern, very nice, and also the red wire caddis pupa, diver, emerger?� I took off my toe tags...	cole	11	962	Jun 9, 2008 by JT
	New idea for extra flies (Preview) I was thinking, instead of auctioning of the other 12 flies, we(all the mebers of the fly swap) could meet at Putah creek and fish for the set. This would be a chance for us to not only earn the 12 flies but also get together and share our tactics for fishing on Putah and other rivers like the Yuba and Feather...	live2fish888	27	1562	Jun 4, 2008 by keith bigelow
	The Swap Flies - Check them out! (Preview) Great job by all tiers participating...can't wait to try a few of these out. JT, I didn't even notice the loop wing until I took pictures or your fly, sweet.	Packrat	6	976	Jun 2, 2008 by Flying Dutchman
	Fly Swap Update - The last one! (Preview) I have all the sets divided up, packaged and ready to take to the post office tomorrow. I was planning on taking pics yesterday but the camera is acting up and wont take macro shots. I'll shoot pics of my set tomorrow at work and post them up for everyone to see. Packrat	Packrat	0	679	Jun 1, 2008 by Packrat
	Fly Swap comes to an end! (Preview) OK guys, it's time to get this finished. These are the final tiers: Packrat WT Emerger JT Cole Otter Chris L Superflyguy XNJB707X Live2fish888 We're going to have to drop Whippersnapper and Chuck the Duck since they are taking way too long and are not responding to PM's. I'm waiting for...	Packrat	7	1006	May 30, 2008 by Emerger
	Where's the bugs at? (Preview) Any more fly sets Packrat?. You last few guys need to get your sh$& together and get them in. Mine came in suuuper late and that was a month ago. It's not like I need them but come on. I'm already waiting for the second swap.� Rich I hope all is well with your daughter. -- Edited by cole at 16:35, 2008-05-...	cole	5	912	May 23, 2008 by Packrat
	Come on fly swappers, let's get this done already! (Preview) Guys, I'm still waiting for 4 sets of flies and I'd really like to get this done and mailed out to everyone. The original completion date was March 1st...it's going to be May in a couple of days. You know who you are, let's get them in the mail to me by this weekend please. Thanks, Packrat	Packrat	9	1012	May 7, 2008 by Packrat
	A few more sets for the fly swap! (Preview) Hey fly swappers, I don't have my list with me but I think there are still 3 or 4 guys who need to get me their flies. If we could try and get this wrapper up by next week that would be great! If you know you owe me your set please let me know when it's coming. Thanks, Packrat	Packrat	1	811	Apr 21, 2008 by live2fish888
	Fly swap delay (Preview) Guys, my daughter is in the hospital so there will be a slight delay in getting the sets out. Since I don't have them all yet any way it might end up that there isn't a delay. Packrat	Packrat	17	1156	Apr 15, 2008 by brian clemens
	Eggi Juan Kenobi (Preview) Check out this fly: Eggi Juan Kenobi.	JT	22	4949	Apr 7, 2008 by live2fish888
	Fly Swappers (Preview) Hey Guys, I need to get in 4 more sets and I'll have all the flies. As soon as I get them I'll divide the sets and get them out to you. There are some really nice flies coming in...Cole, Sweet Loop Wing RS2! I'll post pics of all the flies once I get them. Packrat	Packrat	0	719	Apr 1, 2008 by Packrat
	flies (Preview) �� all of you who are partisapating in the the fly swap!!! would you SELL me a set. im not very good at tying yet...	ez	2	857	Mar 24, 2008 by ez
	Swap flies...how are they coming? (Preview) I'm finished with mine and have gotten in 2 sets of other flies from WT and Otter and they look great! I think we shouldn't wait until we get 12 tiers because that could be a while. Lets just go with the 9 guys already signed up. Still tie 13 flies and we'll figure out something to do with the extra sets. Lets t...	Packrat	14	1307	Mar 23, 2008 by Packrat
	Stoneflies (Preview) Just thought I would share...	WT	10	1164	Mar 3, 2008 by brian clemens
	TYPES OF HEAD CEMENT, GLUES, ETC... (Preview) Anybody have a better ideas out there for glue�that works for attaching San Juan Worm bodies to the hook? I tie them the traditional way by giving one side of the worm a couple wraps, moving forward with the thread on the shank to the eye, and then wrapping a couple more on the front of the worm. I was using j...	ANGRYINCHER	7	1042	Feb 25, 2008 by ANGRYINCHER
	RS2 (Preview) Hey guys, I hear a lot of you speaking about the RS2.� I've seen pics of it online, but were wondering how you guys tied them for putah.� I wanna try tying that pattern and adding it to my putah box. Thanks.	SuperFlyGuy	3	1895	Feb 23, 2008 by cole
	Hey you fly tiers, how about a fly swap? (Preview) I've done it before elsewhere. Here's how it works. We would need 12 tiers. You each tie 13 of your fly of choice. Send them to me with enough return postage so I'm not covering for anyone. Once I get all the flies from each of the 12 guys I'll put one fly from each tier in a set and mail the mixed set back out to e...	Packrat	23	1439	Feb 22, 2008 by Packrat
	Applying Dubbing (Preview) I am wondering if someone can describe how to correctly measure the amount of dubbing to apply on a fly.� I have been having a heck of a time trying to get properly tapered nymph bodies on #18 and smaller hook sizes.� I seem to�consistently apply�to much dubbing, even when I pinch a very sparse amount of m...	SCM	9	1110	Feb 21, 2008 by SuperFlyGuy
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