# Looking for a fly idea... **URL:** \ **Category:** Utah Fly Fishing\ **Created:** [December 7, 2011, 8:26pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/looking-for-a-fly-idea/196386 "2011-12-07T20:26:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![JLG78](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/45deac/32.png) [@JLG78](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/JLG78)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2011, 8:26pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/looking-for-a-fly-idea/196386/1 "2011-12-07T20:26:14Z")
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.. ---
**Author:** ![sinergy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/94ad74/32.png) [@sinergy](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/sinergy)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2011, 8:45pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/looking-for-a-fly-idea/196386/2 "2011-12-07T20:45:28Z")
Tie up some cray fish patterns ---
**Author:** ![Catcherman2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e36b37/32.png) [@Catcherman2](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Catcherman2)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2011, 10:46pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/looking-for-a-fly-idea/196386/3 "2011-12-07T22:46:08Z")
U could tie some hair jigs there great for bass ---
**Author:** ![flygoddess](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a9a28c/32.png) [@flygoddess](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/flygoddess)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2011, 11:16pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/looking-for-a-fly-idea/196386/4 "2011-12-07T23:16:34Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![JLG78](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/45deac/32.png) [@JLG78](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/JLG78)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2011, 11:51pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/looking-for-a-fly-idea/196386/5 "2011-12-07T23:51:13Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![flygoddess](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a9a28c/32.png) [@flygoddess](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/flygoddess)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2011, 12:05am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/looking-for-a-fly-idea/196386/6 "2011-12-08T00:05:49Z")
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](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 > **[Clouser Fly Fishing - A Day Without Fishing Is Like A Day Without Sunshine.](https://www.clouserflyfishing.com/)** > > What You Should Know About Fly Fishing As the title says- here is some knowledge to make Fly fishing enthusiasts familiar with the sport, its history, and its involvement. What is Fly Fishing? Fly fishing, angling method that uses a long rod.... ---
**Author:** ![JLG78](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/45deac/32.png) [@JLG78](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/JLG78)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2011, 12:14am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/looking-for-a-fly-idea/196386/7 "2011-12-08T00:14:59Z")
Those Sili Snakes look awesome! ---
**Author:** ![flygoddess](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a9a28c/32.png) [@flygoddess](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/flygoddess)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2011, 12:26am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/looking-for-a-fly-idea/196386/8 "2011-12-08T00:26:28Z")
WOW, and easy as heck to make. Maybe tie in some sili legs behind the head too. ---
**Author:** ![Catcherman2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e36b37/32.png) [@Catcherman2](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Catcherman2)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2011, 12:31am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/looking-for-a-fly-idea/196386/9 "2011-12-08T00:31:53Z")
I like the bucktails like these especially for smallies ---
**Author:** ![flygoddess](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a9a28c/32.png) [@flygoddess](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/flygoddess)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2011, 1:04am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/looking-for-a-fly-idea/196386/10 "2011-12-08T01:04:30Z")
Two of those look like Marabou. Nice ---
**Author:** ![sinergy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/94ad74/32.png) [@sinergy](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/sinergy)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2011, 1:41am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/looking-for-a-fly-idea/196386/11 "2011-12-08T01:41:00Z")
Heres a real simple crayfish pattern > **[Forum | Global FlyFisher](https://globalflyfisher.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=63)** ---
**Author:** ![TroutBumDave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ba9def/32.png) [@TroutBumDave](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TroutBumDave)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2011, 1:56am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/looking-for-a-fly-idea/196386/12 "2011-12-08T01:56:45Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![JLG78](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/45deac/32.png) [@JLG78](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/JLG78)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2011, 3:28am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/looking-for-a-fly-idea/196386/13 "2011-12-08T03:28:07Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![JLG78](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/45deac/32.png) [@JLG78](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/JLG78)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2011, 5:38am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/looking-for-a-fly-idea/196386/14 "2011-12-09T05:38:12Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![sinergy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/94ad74/32.png) [@sinergy](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/sinergy)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2011, 6:07am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/looking-for-a-fly-idea/196386/15 "2011-12-09T06:07:23Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![flygoddess](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a9a28c/32.png) [@flygoddess](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/flygoddess)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2011, 5:32pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/looking-for-a-fly-idea/196386/16 "2011-12-09T17:32:50Z")
And Cheech, he loves Bass fishing…Tube Dud here. ---
**Author:** ![JLG78](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/45deac/32.png) [@JLG78](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/JLG78)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2011, 10:37pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/looking-for-a-fly-idea/196386/17 "2011-12-09T22:37:40Z")
Tied these last night. Not fancy but should work for him. ---
**Author:** ![flygoddess](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a9a28c/32.png) [@flygoddess](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/flygoddess)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2011, 11:02pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/looking-for-a-fly-idea/196386/18 "2011-12-09T23:02:28Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![cpierce](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/5fc32e/32.png) [@cpierce](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/cpierce)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2011, 1:23am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/looking-for-a-fly-idea/196386/19 "2011-12-10T01:23:16Z")
Good color choices. Those should work nice for your dad. ---
**Author:** ![JLG78](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/45deac/32.png) [@JLG78](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/JLG78)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2011, 1:29am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/looking-for-a-fly-idea/196386/20 "2011-12-10T01:29:33Z")
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. [Next page](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/looking-for-a-fly-idea/196386.md?page=2)