catalysthackle
03-07-2009, 07:21 PM
Just a week or so ago I wanted to motivate myself to tie more so I emptied my boxes and gave them to someone on the forum.......it worked!
I have tied almost every day since trying to refill my fly boxes, they look weird with no flies in them;)
Here is one of my spring favorites, real nice and easy and takes almost any species that swims.
http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/5/6/0/9/2/9/webimg/238226487_o.jpg
Streamer hook of choice (this is size 6)
Tail: Chickabou - I use this because I can make the tail a little longer and it has a stem that keeps the fibers from wrapping around the hook bend when I'm casting. It also has some sideways "spring" to it so when it is stripped it has a swimming motion.
Hackle: Pure white saddle or bottom of cape, should have a good taper to it for proper effect.
Body: Pearl estaz
Rib is optional some of mine have them some don't (because I forget to tie it in) rib will help make it bullet proof.
:fish:
I have tied almost every day since trying to refill my fly boxes, they look weird with no flies in them;)
Here is one of my spring favorites, real nice and easy and takes almost any species that swims.
http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/5/6/0/9/2/9/webimg/238226487_o.jpg
Streamer hook of choice (this is size 6)
Tail: Chickabou - I use this because I can make the tail a little longer and it has a stem that keeps the fibers from wrapping around the hook bend when I'm casting. It also has some sideways "spring" to it so when it is stripped it has a swimming motion.
Hackle: Pure white saddle or bottom of cape, should have a good taper to it for proper effect.
Body: Pearl estaz
Rib is optional some of mine have them some don't (because I forget to tie it in) rib will help make it bullet proof.
:fish: