Guest 420FLYFISHIN Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 I have had some great success with damsel flys this spring in the lakes so i thought i would post a pic of my new pattern. Hook: (Head) 14, (tail) 16 scud hook for both Tail: marabou Abdomen: 4X floss spun until it doubles over its self Rib: neon green wire Wing case: scud back Legs: pheasant tail Body: light green hairs ear dubbing Eyes: small bath plug beads once i determine where the fish prefer to hit i will cut the other hook out. enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnm Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 since you are handing them out, i'll take a dozen.. nice tie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 420FLYFISHIN Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 hehe i wish, they take me about half an hour right now but i have only tied 2 (of this type) so far. Any suggestions on doing the tail with out a hook? I find when i tie it to a hook or wire and cut it off it leaves a sharp point that i think will deter the fish if it gets a good scratch with that first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 hehe i wish, they take me about half an hour right now but i have only tied 2 (of this type) so far. Any suggestions on doing the tail with out a hook? I find when i tie it to a hook or wire and cut it off it leaves a sharp point that i think will deter the fish if it gets a good scratch with that first. I have tied and glued the marabou to a pieace of 20lb mono . Nice tie by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 I tie my damsels on mono also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulltrout Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 hehe i wish, they take me about half an hour right now but i have only tied 2 (of this type) so far. Any suggestions on doing the tail with out a hook? I find when i tie it to a hook or wire and cut it off it leaves a sharp point that i think will deter the fish if it gets a good scratch with that first. maybe braiding barred olive rubber legs or olive stretch floss??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 420FLYFISHIN Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 i was thinking of using rubber, i tried with the same method as the floss but it didnt hold up but i bet your right about braiding it, that should hold strong and give it a wiggle as it goes through the water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hydropsyche Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Those are awesome looking flies, Guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swede Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Excellent flies guys, great timing too, I am headed to Muir lake tomorrow. Going to try tying a few like Doc's should work great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 That's a sweet tie SD - can you give us an idea of the steps? Are you prefabbing the bodies? Is there mono inside? I'm Kootenay bound next week and would love to have some of these in the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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