Crystal flash PT

[NewSal]

So I've been looking online and the only type of "flashback PT" I can find are tied with the crystal flash as only the wingcase.

I bought some crystal flash PT's from a fly shop that had the crystal flash utilized as the wingcase, and the front legs. And let me tell you, it was the hottest fly I have fished this year, had a fantastic outing using that pattern.

Was just curious if most people just use the flash as the wingcase and then use pt fibers for the legs, like I see mostly online sold as "flashback PT", or if some of you use the crystal as the wingcase and legs like the ones I was using.

 

[franklin]

Salvelinusfontinali wrote:
So I've been looking online and the only type of "flashback PT" I can find are tied with the crystal flash as only the wingcase.

I bought some crystal flash PT's from a fly shop that had the crystal flash utilized as the wingcase, and the front legs. And let me tell you, it was the hottest fly I have fished this year, had a fantastic outing using that pattern.

Was just curious if most people just use the flash as the wingcase and then use pt fibers for the legs, like I see mostly online sold as "flashback PT", or if some of you use the crystal as the wingcase and legs like the ones I was using.

Can you post a picture of the fly?

 

[NewSal]

Sure, it wont be until after I get off work although.

 

[NewSal]

Here it is, this is my last one and it's trash - started to come unwrapped but you get the idea, the wingcase should have a little more crystal on it but like I said this one came unwrapped.

But none-the less you get the idea about utilizing the flash for legs and wingcase.

 

[franklin]

Is the wing case expoxied? Also, I'm guessing you were having success on Brookies?

 

[NewSal]

No its not epoxied, it kinda looks that way because the crystal is supposed to be completely covering the thorax as a wingcase but it came apart a good bit.

And no, browns on the little j, I haven't had anywhere near the success that Ive had using this pattern with other patterns, was a fantastic day of fishing for me

 

[franklin]

I never tied any using flash as legs but I generally UV epoxy the wing case. It helps durability. I often tie a variant using some pheasant hackle as legs. I just like the movement of the hackle. I am seeing some patterns where people are using some flash material for the tails. So legs would make sense.

 

[NewSal]

Cool thanks, was just curious if it was a common pattern or not, regardless I'm planning on tying a bunch up whenever I get time.

Thanks

 

[fisherboy3]

I would tie in as a normal pt, get to the wing case and take three strands and tie them in on top of the hook. Fold them over, take a couple wraps and then split the strands and take a few more wraps sepersting them on the sides. Then use an epoxy or uv to cover it.

 

[NewSal]

Yeah fisherboy, that's how I plan on tying them, same way as a normal PT but instead of pt fibers for wing case/ legs just using the crystal flash now.

Was just curious if it was a known pattern or something not really on the mainstream.

 

[McSneek]

That appears to be copper colored krystal flash or some similar color. I could see that working. At first I thought you meant regular krystal flash.

 

[NewSal]

Yea mcsneak it's copper

 

[dc410]

I tie some of my PT soft hackles with one strand of green holographic flashabou over the top of the abdomen and under the gold or copper rib. They work.