04-05-2004, 09:34 PM
I too have been trying to make some productive Utah Lake fly patterns. It's tough because most of the time (from my understanding not experience), the fishies in Utah lake respond to vibration and scent first, then by sight. Traditional fly patterns are all about sight first.
I've been trying to make some "pistol pete" variations. For example, I tied up a crawdad pattern in all black with a good size propeller by the eye of the hook. That way, I can at least get vibration and a good profile. We'll see.
Also, if you use the pearl mylar tube, whatever color you have underneath the mylar will show through creating some interesting effects. Have TD send you a pic of his "fry flies."
Ultimately, as TD said, it's what the fishies vote on that makes the difference. Happy tying!!!
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I've been trying to make some "pistol pete" variations. For example, I tied up a crawdad pattern in all black with a good size propeller by the eye of the hook. That way, I can at least get vibration and a good profile. We'll see.
Also, if you use the pearl mylar tube, whatever color you have underneath the mylar will show through creating some interesting effects. Have TD send you a pic of his "fry flies."
Ultimately, as TD said, it's what the fishies vote on that makes the difference. Happy tying!!!
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