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by FlyFisherMann1955
Tue Apr 25, 2023 4:59 pm
Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
Topic: Starling Caddis Soft Hackle
Replies: 6
Views: 1618

Re: Starling Caddis Soft Hackle

Oh boy--so cleanly executed! A few questions: Did you wrap the hackle forward and tie it down behind the bead or wrap it backwards and tie it down behind the hackle? Either way, there is no trace of your thread. Is there a wrap of the clear Powercord over bare hook at the very back of the fly to cre...
by FlyFisherMann1955
Tue Apr 11, 2023 3:52 pm
Forum: Fly Dressings - Nymphs
Topic: Black PT
Replies: 12
Views: 22804

Re: Black PT

Roadkill,

I just sent Wayne a PM. It's in my outbox, so appears to have worked for me! Perhaps a moderator can provide some guidance.

Take care- Ken
by FlyFisherMann1955
Wed Apr 05, 2023 3:31 pm
Forum: Fly Dressings - Nymphs
Topic: Frenchy Time
Replies: 8
Views: 11135

Re: Frenchy Time

T-12,

Don't just tease us with your description of the Iso Frenchie; a picture is worth 1000 words!

Thanks- Ken
by FlyFisherMann1955
Thu Mar 30, 2023 5:29 pm
Forum: Tying Wingless Wets
Topic: Another Iron Blue
Replies: 14
Views: 31140

Re: Another Iron Blue

That is a wonderful picture of a beautiful fly! What did you use for the background?

Thanks- Ken
by FlyFisherMann1955
Tue Mar 28, 2023 5:10 pm
Forum: Fly Dressings - Nymphs
Topic: Green Drake Nymphs (generic)
Replies: 5
Views: 3039

Re: Green Drake Nymphs (generic)

Wayne,

Nice color combination. Excellent work! Did you use some type of tubing for the abdomen? The natural is really plump and very dark.

Thanks for posting- Ken
by FlyFisherMann1955
Sat Mar 25, 2023 5:55 am
Forum: Tying Wingless Wets
Topic: Iron Blue
Replies: 12
Views: 25848

Re: Iron Blue

I've tied these 2 but haven't fished them because I live in a trout desert called Oklahoma. I'm sure they would catch fish if I just used them as an attractor during 1 of my trips, but it would be nice to fish them someplace that actually had a hatch of the naturals. From Dave Hughes' book, Wet Flie...
by FlyFisherMann1955
Wed Mar 08, 2023 7:38 pm
Forum: Fly Dressings - Nymphs
Topic: Rhyacophila
Replies: 16
Views: 3098

Re: Rhyacophila

Wayne, Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I sure wish I had better photography skills, but I offer up this caddis: Hook: Kobe Scud (#7842) - Size 12 Abdomen: Micro Stretch Tubing (Olive) Wing Buds: Partridge (Brown) Tied slanted down Thorax: Hare's Mask (Olive) In a dubbing loop Hackle: Pa...
by FlyFisherMann1955
Sun Mar 05, 2023 4:04 pm
Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
Topic: Heavy Hackled Olive & Partridge
Replies: 8
Views: 1448

Re: Heavy Hackled Olive & Partridge

Wayne,

Are your partridge feathers dyed olive or are they just picking up an olive
color from the body when you took the photo?

Thanks- Ken
by FlyFisherMann1955
Sat Feb 11, 2023 7:19 am
Forum: Tying Wingless Wets
Topic: Peacock and Partridge
Replies: 14
Views: 4150

Re: Peacock and Partridge

Ray, These are tied on an Orvis Czech Nymph Hook (Tactical Barbless Hooks) in Size 14. Item # is: 1POR. A similar hook is: Wholesale Fly Company, Model 28 (Czech Nymph/Caddis BL), but those seem a bit smaller so order up 1 size. I normally tie these on a Partridge "Yorkshire Caddis Hook" (...
by FlyFisherMann1955
Fri Feb 10, 2023 7:12 pm
Forum: Tying Wingless Wets
Topic: Peacock and Partridge
Replies: 14
Views: 4150

Re: Peacock and Partridge

In this version, you make a tag with the wire before using it to rib the peacock body. Known as the Green-butt Caddis. A popular and productive pattern on Arkansas' White River during the March-April Caddis hatch. I hope to travel there this year (if the water release from the dam supports it) and r...