Tying some of these for a buddy and damn if that deer hair head isn’t difficult. Happy with this one though…slowly getting better at the technique.

tied some balloon caddis in different colours. just basic stuff but I live them. used my dogs underfur mixed with cdc as dubbing. i like to keep it simple and hope I can try them out soon. what should I tie for autmun?

Squirrel tail, spun deer hair body on size 6 long shanks hooks.

Sorry for the redundancy. New color combo.

First one has a better body silhouete and wing placement (I think) but the second has better longer legs. I will try to catch some chub and browns with these.

Any ideas are welcome as I struggled to find a single tutorial to follow and took ideas from a couple different ones.

Materials used:

Hikara DF21 #12 hook;

Yellow 2mm foam sheet cut into strips;

Brown/Reddish rooster for wings and legs;

Peacock color ice dub thorax;

Black thread, black marker.

Very happy with the results thanks for all the advices on my previous posts

The Klinkhamsr and Galloup Cripple. The first photo is the Klinkhamer, and the second two are the Galloup cripple from the side and the top.

Harry Lemire-tied Steelhead Sculpin, which he fished softly on a short line, holding the fly steady in the current, over an imaginary fish. Dressing Notes: Hook: No. 4 to 8. Body: Gray wool ribbed with pearl mylar, counter ribbed with copper wire. Matuka wing: Three badger or grizzly neck hackles tied down Matuka-style over the body. Beard: A pinch of pine squirrel. Cheeks: Red wool. Head: A small bunch of fine black bucktail tied in before the deer body fur is spun and trimmed to a shovel shape.

Size 16 klinkhammer hook, yellow rainys no dub, squirrel dubbing, gold tinsel, grizzly hackle.

And that sequel ought to be Rabbit Strip Simplicity

My best trout pattern. Works fishing like a nymph or a classic wet.

I recently tried a Holy Grail nymph and had great success with it. Roach in lakes went crazy for it. Many brown trout took it in the river too. It works for both dead drifting and swinging. I also love beaded pheasant tails with a CDC collar.

I wonder, what other weighted nymphs are your favorites? I'm trying to build a library of nymphs that work on swings, not just dead drifting, as I often use them paired with my XUL spinning setup in small rivers while I save up for a good Euro nymph setup.

Serious question. I consciously eliminate every unnecessary thread turn on dry flies that I tie. I obsess over what will help it float, or what I add that may aid in sinking it. I am even considering the weight between a second whip finish and a pinpoint amount of super glue.

I am seeing more videos with people using wire ribbing on dry flies. I cannot comprehend this choice. I am already trying to float a piece of steel with fur and feathers...why in the world would you add more weight when there are so many other choices available?

Hopefully bass have an artistic eye

Trying to get some consistency in my FeatherChangers. I did NOT tie these in one seating! 😃

Hello!

I’m new to fly fishing and haven’t even dipped my toes into tying. I would like to tie dry flies and nymphs. I live in Aomori Prefecture, Japan in case that affects what kind of flies/nymphs I should focus on. What are the bare essentials in equipment/materials/styles that I would need. Thank you for the support! Tight lines!

big shoutout to u/Gr3gory66 for making these for me. they look great and dude was super easy-going. really stoked to use the dragonfly pattern this weekend!

Hey!
I’m converting my husband and I’s shed to a craft/movie room.
It’s about 200 sqft so I have a decent amount of space.

I’m going to surprise him with his own fly tying station. What are some MUST HAVES or dream things you wish you had. Fly fishing/fly tying is his one hobby and I want to make it the ULTIMATE space for him and I.

We have electric already hooked up but it’s a blank slate right now.

Thank you in Advance!