>>>What Are You Tying Today? Part V

[mt_flyfisher]

SZ 14_Peacock_Woodcock_Softhackle
Someday I'll learn to use a whip finish tool. The heads are way too big.View attachment 1641228538

I actually like the heads, and the reddish-orange color.

You could also easily whip finish the heads by hand, by not using a tool, which would only take a minute to learn.

whip finish flies by hand video - Google Search

 

[barrybarry]

I do whip finish by hand. I've often felt that the tool might be a little more precise. More forgiving.

 

[bigjohn358]

I do whip finish by hand. I've often felt that the tool might be a little more precise. More forgiving.

I honestly don't even know how to use a whip finish tool. I've always done it by hand. I don't think it makes a difference.

 

[Beweav]

 

[paulbrown145]

This minnow pattern worked well for opening day 2022.
the bottom one has a feather added, not sure if it is needed but I tied up a few both ways mainly in size 12
I UV the underbody prior to adding the bucktail, flash, and optional feather.
the feather is from the neck of a cap

 

[dennisl]

First attempts at Mini Dungeons

 

[bigjohn358]

First attempts at Mini Dungeons

I need to tie up some of those! They look awesome especially for your first time tying them!

 

[dc410]

First attempts at Mini Dungeons

They look great!

 

[paulbrown145]

Some San Juan Worms. Maybe need to get some brown material. Why the olive I don’t know.

 

[Terry Murphy]

Some Bob Bugs .

 

[dc410]

Picket Pin tied on a size 10 Firehole 839 hook.

 

[Terry Murphy]

Picket Pin tied on a size 10 Firehole 839 hook.

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I need to try them for bluegills.

 

[bigjohn358]

Picket Pin tied on a size 10 Firehole 839 hook.

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Touch of CDC in there....nice!

 

[Penns Woods]

I saw this emerger somewhere and really liked the looks of it. Has anyone here ever fish with it?

 

[Jay_H]

I did not get out to dry fly fish enough this past year. With the cold front coming I am dreaming of warm days with two of my favorite classic dry fly patterns. Elk Hair Caddis and Adams in size 14 & 16.

 

[Wild_Trouter]

I did not get out to dry fly fish enough this past year. With the cold front coming I am dreaming of warm days with two of my favorite classic dry fly patterns. Elk Hair Caddis and Adams in size 14 & 16.

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I like the Moose Body Tail on the Adams...definitely provides the fly more stability to ride high. I'd also recommend that you keep that build the same and tie some up with a yellow body and some w/chartreuse green. Trust me...they are killer 👍

 

[Jay_H]

I like the Moose Body Tail on the Adams...definitely provides the fly more stability to ride high. I'd also recommend that you keep that build the same and tie some up with a yellow body and some w/chartreuse green. Trust me...they are killer 👍

Will definitely give those a shot. Thanks for the tip!

 

[DaveKile]

So the weird part is I don't tie flies, but it seems like every year we start a new "What are you tying today". so should I start a new "What are you tying today"?

 

[JimNovo]

So the weird part is I don't tie flies, but it seems like every year we start a new "What are you tying today". so should I start a new "What are you tying today"?

Yes!!

 

[Wild_Trouter]

So the weird part is I don't tie flies, but it seems like every year we start a new "What are you tying today". so should I start a new "What are you tying today"?

Why not...I might get in on the action...depends on the weather and my bourbon supply 😉