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Wet Penny Fly
Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 4:46 pm
by Izaak
DSCN4160 by
flympher, on Flickr
same fly wet (on banana)
DSCN4161 by
flympher, on Flickr
Same fly tied with Pearsall's Gossamer jasper tying silk
DSCN4163 by
flympher, on Flickr
DSCN4165 by
flympher, on Flickr
I know the fruit colors are influencing the hackle colors, but you get the idea......Very interesting differences between the dry and wet tying silks however. Did a bit of research and found that these colors are similar to what you would find on many PMD, Light Cahill, and Sulfur nymphs.
Re: Wet Penny Fly
Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 4:57 pm
by Mataura mayfly
Heck of a contrast...... in a good way!
Re: Wet Penny Fly
Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 6:17 pm
by William Anderson
This is a great exercise. Sometimes the difference is more dramatic than you think, no matter how many times you see it. Nice post.
w
Re: Wet Penny Fly
Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 9:52 am
by hankaye
Izaak, Howdy;
WOW !! The quick dip in the pool makes quite a difference.
Thanks for taking the time to go that 'one step further'...
hank
Re: Wet Penny Fly
Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 10:32 am
by chase creek
Always interesting to see what the fly looks like to the fish. A world of difference!
Great job, thanks.
Re: Wet Penny Fly
Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 10:54 am
by gingerdun
Fascinating. Great to see the ribbing pop out as the silk darkens.
Re: Wet Penny Fly
Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 2:53 pm
by Kelly L.
LOVE IT!
Re: Wet Penny Fly
Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 10:52 pm
by DOUGSDEN
I am also thrilled to see you contrasting the same fly dry vs. wet....regardless of the fruit! I like the different fruits (and veggies?) you use in all your photo's. I think you should list them (the produce) along with the other items in the receipe!
As always, sooo well done! It's a real treat to check out your patterns almost everyday!
Dougsden
Re: Wet Penny Fly
Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2012 7:06 am
by Soft-hackle
Super, Tom. Your flies are superb. Glad you found us.
Mark