Keith Posted March 18, 2009 Posted March 18, 2009 There's been quite a few mentions of Edwards' caddis larvae in this section as well as the entomology section. I've been working a few different patterns as they are fun to tie and seem like they'll be fairly effective. I thought I'd share what I've come up with. What do you guys think? Hydro Quote
bulltrout Posted March 18, 2009 Posted March 18, 2009 looks really good bud...just one suggestion if you plan on fishing that pattern : leave more of the wire to penetrate the fish's mouth so that it's not just hooked by the tip of the hook point (you'll lose a lot more fish if you take away that extra space after the barb)...aside from that, it looks very slick...good job... Quote
Lundvike Posted March 18, 2009 Posted March 18, 2009 how the heck did you get that larva threaded on to that hook??? Nice fly man wow. Quote
Tungsten Posted March 18, 2009 Posted March 18, 2009 NICE!!! Do you need someone to test them out for ya?You could send me a dozen, i don't mind. Quote
Brad29 Posted March 18, 2009 Posted March 18, 2009 There's been quite a few mentions of Edwards' caddis larvae in this section as well as the entomology section. I've been working a few different patterns as they are fun to tie and seem like they'll be fairly effective. I thought I'd share what I've come up with. What do you guys think? Hydro Wow, really nice. Quote
Guest 420FLYFISHIN Posted March 18, 2009 Posted March 18, 2009 that first one is WICKED, love the patterns and am now stealing it lol. Quote
chiasson Posted March 18, 2009 Posted March 18, 2009 I wouldn't have a clue about how to get even begin to tye something like that. Are there any resources out there for such techniques? Quote
Keith Posted March 18, 2009 Author Posted March 18, 2009 looks really good bud...just one suggestion if you plan on fishing that pattern : leave more of the wire to penetrate the fish's mouth so that it's not just hooked by the tip of the hook point (you'll lose a lot more fish if you take away that extra space after the barb)...aside from that, it looks very slick...good job... That's a good point. I tend to crowd the bend of the hook sometimes. Although on this fly there is quite a bit more room than there looks in the picture. Down around the bend it's mostly ostrich herl that I tied in the for the gills and that stuff wont get in the way of the hook doing it's business. Quote
Keith Posted March 18, 2009 Author Posted March 18, 2009 I wouldn't have a clue about how to get even begin to tye something like that. Are there any resources out there for such techniques? Check out Oliver Edwards' Essential Techniques series. He ties some amazing patterns, which is where I got these patterns aside from a few small mods. The fishing part of the DVDs aren't that great, although they aren't bad, but the tying parts, which are literally a couple hours worth per DVD, are really worth it. As was discussed in this section a couple days ago, these patterns might be overkill as far as being more realistic than needed, but I find them fun to tie and I don't think they'll hurt your hook up rate any. Quote
Guest JayVee Posted March 18, 2009 Posted March 18, 2009 I wouldn't have a clue about how to get even begin to tye something like that. Are there any resources out there for such techniques? Oliver Edwards' Rhyacophila. Quote
admin Posted March 18, 2009 Posted March 18, 2009 Killer looking fly. I agree with the Dr. to let a bit more hook show. There are a couple of the Oliver Edwards video's up on Youtube that you can check out as well. Click here if the movie does not play. Click here if the movie does not play. Quote
toolman Posted March 18, 2009 Posted March 18, 2009 Those Caddis Larvae are looking good Keith. You may also want to consider tying the pattern in reverse (inverted), with the abdomen (underside) of the fly exposed too the outside of the hook bend. Many Hydro/Rhyco species are nomadic and will often move downstream to new locations in search of food, to evade predation by stoneflys, to migrate/colonize etc. When they drift in the current along the bottom, they will arch their body's back, with their heads pointing down too the stream bottom. A small tungsten bead will help keep the fly oriented through the drift. You can also tie Stonefly nymphs this way as well. It's always nice to add a little variety to the presentations. Quote
Keith Posted March 18, 2009 Author Posted March 18, 2009 Those Caddis Larvae are looking good Keith. You may also want to consider tying the pattern in reverse (inverted), with the abdomen (underside) of the fly exposed too the outside of the hook bend. Many Hydro/Rhyco species are nomadic and will often move downstream to new locations in search of food, to evade predation by stoneflys, to migrate/colonize etc. When they drift in the current along the bottom, they will arch their body's back, with their heads pointing down too the stream bottom. A small tungsten bead will help keep the fly oriented through the drift. You can also tie Stonefly nymphs this way as well. It's always nice to add a little variety to the presentations. That's a cool idea Toolman. I might tie a few that way. It would be interesting to see how it works/looks. Quote
SilverDoctor Posted March 19, 2009 Posted March 19, 2009 His book Oliver Edwards' Flytyers Masterclass is a real joy. Quote
Gil Posted March 19, 2009 Posted March 19, 2009 There's been quite a few mentions of Edwards' caddis larvae in this section as well as the entomology section. I've been working a few different patterns as they are fun to tie and seem like they'll be fairly effective. I thought I'd share what I've come up with. What do you guys think? Hydro Looks great. What size hook did you use? Quote
Keith Posted March 19, 2009 Author Posted March 19, 2009 Looks great. What size hook did you use? I tied them in 12s and 14s. Quote
Teck71 Posted March 19, 2009 Posted March 19, 2009 great looking flies. could I convince you to post a recipe for them. Teck Quote
murray Posted March 20, 2009 Posted March 20, 2009 As Everyone else has said, those flies are great, I would sure be interested to see how they were tied. As Teck said, could you be talked into giving us the recipie? Murray Edit, I just viewed the two video links that Pacres posted. They are a great step by step of the second caddis. It's a real simple tie so now I need some small green wool. Quote
Keith Posted March 20, 2009 Author Posted March 20, 2009 great looking flies. could I convince you to post a recipe for them. Teck See the video above for the rhyac. If you can get a copy of Oliver Edward's DVD it would be worth it. But the recipe for the Hydro is: Hook: 14 scud hook Tail: Clipped partridge filoplume feather Body: Nymph Skin Gill: Ostrich Herl Legs: Golden Pheasant Tail Fibers. It's not that difficult to tie really. Quote
Hawgstoppah Posted March 20, 2009 Posted March 20, 2009 Nice tie. Those work really REALLY good in the spring on warmer days in the riffles (like, right now).,, on the Bow Quote
Teck71 Posted March 20, 2009 Posted March 20, 2009 thanks for the recipe, once my move is completed I'll have to whip up a few. Quote
vhawk12 Posted March 25, 2009 Posted March 25, 2009 Here's a step by step of the Hydro, supposedly following Oliver Edwards pattern: http://www.flyforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=13731 Quote
thefisherking Posted March 25, 2009 Posted March 25, 2009 Those are amazing, I will have to find time to learn the art of fly tying. I would be interested in purchasing some of these if someones interested in selling. Quote
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