bulltrout Posted January 7, 2008 Posted January 7, 2008 i know we've done this topic before in the old FFA forum but i wanna hit it again as it is that time of year where they are pretty much the only thing going on for the fishes...patterns in by Sunday, January 13 by 9:00 PM please... before we get going, i want to straighten a few things out as there have been some kuffuffles as of late...from here on out, these rules apply to all "contests" unless otherwise specified... 1) NO previously tied flies (and yes i will be checking EXIF data on entries - make sure your camera's date is set to the right day ...it's not fair for those who try to tie something up by the deadline to go against an archived image)... 2) functionality rather than looks counts (pretty flies can be found at the fly shops...i wanna see patterns that novices can tie and have work for them)... 3) try not to make these fun little challenges into pissing matches...the sole purpose of these "contests" is to inform, not for bragging rights...bragging rights come at the end of the season KOTV tourney... 4) please post fly recipes along with the photo... i'm not trying to be prickish, i just want these things to run smoothly and have everyone have a chance to post their patterns and maybe pick up a few new ones...thanks again for all those that have participated so far and i look forward to seeing some more cool stuff.... Quote
bulltrout Posted January 7, 2008 Author Posted January 7, 2008 Simple Thread Midge Hook: TMC 2487BL #14-20 Thread: 6/0 (Color to suit...I use black, black and white (white thread rib), dark red, and as pictured, fluorescent red) *Tying Note : coat all the thread with a coat of Sally Hansen's Hard As Nails... Quote
ladystrange Posted January 7, 2008 Posted January 7, 2008 Blue Midge Pattern hook - daiichi 1130 size 18 thread black or blue 17/0 (i think) beadhead - black 5/64" body - clear micro tubing (larva lace or liquid lace will work also), flashabou mirage 3063 (pinky/purpley bluish pearl tinsel) & blue flashabou tinsle (extra limp) Quote
ggp Posted January 7, 2008 Posted January 7, 2008 Hook-Mustad CO68 size 18 Thread-black Body-striped peacock herl Gill-white Thorax-peacock herl Bead-gold Quote
admin Posted January 7, 2008 Posted January 7, 2008 Great entries so far. I think I'm in on this one. Quote
DonAndersen Posted January 7, 2008 Posted January 7, 2008 Thought I might take a shot. Hook - TMC 2457 # 16>20 Body - Embrodery thread - one strand - wrapped with 0.010 copper wire Head - 1 strand of lousy peacock herl loop wrapped. Thread - Danvilles 6/0 Notes: 1] Embroderiey thread is multi strand - use only one strand - color is DMC 25 2] Right picture is the same bug wet. Notice how it darkens to look like the millions of midges catch ya' Don Quote
Din Posted January 7, 2008 Posted January 7, 2008 Hook: Daichii Scud 16 Bead: Clear glass bead Thread: White 8/0 Tail/collar: White supreme hair Body: Light green vinyl rib (midge) Quote
cheeler Posted January 8, 2008 Posted January 8, 2008 Scud Hook, size 14-18 Body - copper brown wire Head - Peacock herl Wing - Elk or deer hair, approximately the length of the hook shank Thread to match hair Quote
admin Posted January 8, 2008 Posted January 8, 2008 Gassed Peacock Chironomid Hook: Eagle River Scud #12-16 Thread: 8/0 Olive Dun Body: UNI Peacock Mylar Rib: Fine copper wire Thorax: Copper Diamond Dub Head: Copper bead Breathers: Midge Gill (Stillwater) Quote
grannyknot Posted January 8, 2008 Posted January 8, 2008 Palomino midge hook; mustad wet nymph size 14 - 20 thread; danville black 6/0 body; fine chenille, varying colours, tapered at end thorax; peacock herl breathers; white polypropylene yarn Quote
TerryH Posted January 8, 2008 Posted January 8, 2008 This looks like a tough crowd to compete with, but here goes anyway. Andy, I posted a picture of this fly on the FFAlberta forum last year (not in a tying competition -- actually I won that one with a midge emerger), but I tied this one up today and the picture was taken today. I hope that makes my entry legit. The design is mine. I used it last spring and it actually caught fish. Terry Starling Midge Recipe: Hook: TMC 2487, #16 - #20 Thread: 8/0 Black Rib: Extra fine silver wire Collar: white ostrich herl Soft hackle: starling Quote
DonAndersen Posted January 9, 2008 Posted January 9, 2008 Guys, This is what midge pupa look like. catch ya' Don Quote
bulltrout Posted January 9, 2008 Author Posted January 9, 2008 i never specified what life stage for the midges so pupa, larva and even adults (aka griffith's gnats) are all welcome...and yes terry that pattern is fine Quote
Lundvike Posted January 9, 2008 Posted January 9, 2008 Cause I couldn't enter my Candied midge from the christmas flies challenge I found this one. Its different, really it is. My adaptation of a Rojo Midge: Hook: Tiemco 2487 #16 Thread: Red 8/0 Gills: White Calf body Head: Green bead, Bright green peacock herl Body: Red Midge floss, Red 30 AWG ceramic coated wire wrapped opposite the floss Quote
maxwell Posted January 9, 2008 Posted January 9, 2008 LMAO don you are freakin hilarious dude........nice tye Quote
Tango Posted January 9, 2008 Posted January 9, 2008 Not in the comp but we use this style a lot over here. Hook: Grub hook any size to suit natural Thread: UTC 70, flattened on the way down and corded to rib the fly on the way up. Cheeks: Red holo tinsel Thorax: Thread. Quote
ladystrange Posted January 10, 2008 Posted January 10, 2008 know it or not, you just entered Tango. LOL. you post it, we vote on it. best of luck to ya Quote
bulltrout Posted January 10, 2008 Author Posted January 10, 2008 just need a recipe tango and you're in...12 in and it's only been three days...wicked... Quote
toolman Posted January 10, 2008 Posted January 10, 2008 A little tying inspiration....Midge Larva from the Bow, in May. Quote
ladystrange Posted January 10, 2008 Posted January 10, 2008 aww, they're kinda cute. in a buggy wormish kind of way. Quote
albannachxcuileag Posted January 11, 2008 Posted January 11, 2008 You could try this one - tying here or this one - tying here or this one - tying here or even this! Hayabusa size 12 black 378 Thread - Red 140 Denier UTC Rib - Medium Black Holo Wingcase - Med Blk Holo Quote
bulltrout Posted January 12, 2008 Author Posted January 12, 2008 make a choice albanna and post the recipe... Quote
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