04-05-2004, 05:07 PM
[cool][blue][size 1]Hey Kevin, you know it doesn't matter what any human thinks. As long as some fishies approve, you don't need anybody else's opinion.[/size][/blue]
[#0000ff][size 1]The combo of flash and color should do a good job of representing a minnow, or some other forage item. The next thing you need to do is experiment with presentation and retrieve. Once you work out how to get it to the fish and get their attention, you should be in business.[/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]Mylar has been a good flashy addition for many years. I use smaller mylar piping on several "fry fly" patterns. However, I have started using more of the different colors of craft cord the past couple of years. The main thing is to present a good silhouette and enough flash to make the fly very visible and attractive.[/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]You did not mention what size and type hook you tied it on. I would think a size 2 with a 3X long shank should be about right for most applications. I also think that both bass and walleyes should vote for it. Probably get some good trout too, when fished where there are some big meat-eaters.[/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]Let us know how the trial run goes.[/size][/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff][size 1]The combo of flash and color should do a good job of representing a minnow, or some other forage item. The next thing you need to do is experiment with presentation and retrieve. Once you work out how to get it to the fish and get their attention, you should be in business.[/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]Mylar has been a good flashy addition for many years. I use smaller mylar piping on several "fry fly" patterns. However, I have started using more of the different colors of craft cord the past couple of years. The main thing is to present a good silhouette and enough flash to make the fly very visible and attractive.[/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]You did not mention what size and type hook you tied it on. I would think a size 2 with a 3X long shank should be about right for most applications. I also think that both bass and walleyes should vote for it. Probably get some good trout too, when fished where there are some big meat-eaters.[/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]Let us know how the trial run goes.[/size][/#0000ff]
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