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Looking for a fly idea... - JLG78 - 12-07-2011
I want to tie some Streamers for my father inlaw. He is not a fly fisherman but he is an avid Bass guy out in Southern California. So I want to try to tie him some stuff that he can use with a spinning rod. Colors, size etc..
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Re: [JLG78] Looking for a fly idea... - sinergy - 12-07-2011
Tie up some cray fish patterns
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Re: [JLG78] Looking for a fly idea... - Catcherman. - 12-07-2011
U could tie some hair jigs there great for bass
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Re: [JLG78] Looking for a fly idea... - flygoddess - 12-07-2011
I agree on Jigs. Maybe some poppers, they would work with a bubble I would think.
How about some Clousers too. With the dumbbell eyes they could cast great.
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Re: [flygoddess] Looking for a fly idea... - JLG78 - 12-07-2011
Cray fish sound great. Are they difficult to tie? Hair jigs? Ill have to look that up for sure. Have you tied those before? Id like to see a picture...And the minnows im sure are a safe bet.. Maybe ill just have to make him a variety! Thanks guys.
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Re: [JLG78] Looking for a fly idea... - flygoddess - 12-08-2011
For Jigs, I was thinking Chenille, Schlappen or Chinese Rooster Saddle. ANd MARABOU. Just basically a woolly bugger.
How about some of these:
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=fly+fishing+jigs&hl=en&client=safari&rls=en&prmd=imvns&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&biw=1266&bih=625&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=536923610865426661&sa=X&ei=9f7fTqvhC6qciAL7mrH7Dg&ved=0CI4BEPMCMAI#ps-sellers
some cool makeable ones here
http://www.clouserflyfishing.com/
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Re: [flygoddess] Looking for a fly idea... - JLG78 - 12-08-2011
Those Sili Snakes look awesome!
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Re: [JLG78] Looking for a fly idea... - flygoddess - 12-08-2011
WOW, and easy as heck to make. Maybe tie in some sili legs behind the head too.
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Re: [JLG78] Looking for a fly idea... - Catcherman. - 12-08-2011
I like the bucktails like these especially for smallies
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Re: [Catcherman.] Looking for a fly idea... - flygoddess - 12-08-2011
Two of those look like Marabou. Nice
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Re: [JLG78] Looking for a fly idea... - sinergy - 12-08-2011
Heres a real simple crayfish pattern
http://globalflyfisher.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=63
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Re: [sinergy] Looking for a fly idea... - TroutBumDave - 12-08-2011
Any type of wooly bugger with big ol' dumbell eyes. I never (probably should) look at videos on how to tie certain flies, I just get too antsy and head to the vise for trial and error. Lot's more fun (and expensive) that way. I like marabou and rabbit strips for my heavier flies, and especially for bass flies. I like heavier synthetics as well as opposed to natural feathers/dubbing.
Re: [TroutBumDave] Looking for a fly idea... - JLG78 - 12-08-2011
I think im going to go with the cray fish an the hair jigs. Ill probably tie them up pretty quick because its for christmas. Ill post some pictures when I have them done. Thanks for all the input.
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Re: [sinergy] Looking for a fly idea... - JLG78 - 12-09-2011
I tied a crayfish last night and it didn't come out to bad.. I mean its not perfect but a decent first try. thanks for that link... I going to try it a couple more times tonight.
I also went and picked up the materials today to tie the streamers. Im got some of those dumbbell weighed eyes. I also picked up a good variety of marabou colors. Im just going to do some different color mixes. I figured ill keep it simple since im just get into tying.
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Re: [JLG78] Looking for a fly idea... - sinergy - 12-09-2011
Right on Also dont forget youtube there lots of fly tying video's. Couple of Utah guys like Curtis Fry I see his flies in the sl trib have videos up there.
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Re: [sinergy] Looking for a fly idea... - flygoddess - 12-09-2011
And Cheech, he loves Bass fishing...Tube Dud here.
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Re: [flygoddess] Looking for a fly idea... - JLG78 - 12-09-2011
Tied these last night. Not fancy but should work for him.
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Re: [JLG78] Looking for a fly idea... - flygoddess - 12-09-2011
I would say so...nice color choices...that is a great job. Can't wait to hear the tail of the trophy landed on one.
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Re: [JLG78] Looking for a fly idea... - cpierce - 12-10-2011
Good color choices. Those should work nice for your dad.
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Re: [cpierce] Looking for a fly idea... - JLG78 - 12-10-2011
Thanks. I know you can't see them all in the pic but colors are.. Orange/Black,Red/Black,Red/Olive/white. #2 hooks 1/4 weight head. Im stilll going to tie up some crayfish. Ill put up a pic of those too when i get them done.
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