theboz
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This thread will serve as a spot where the swappers from the Fall 2012 Nymph Swap can show their flys and give a recipe. Enjoy!
Nymph Swap Fall 2012
- Thread starter theboz
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Heres a Step By Step I did last year for the fly i'm tying, the Wiggle Stone fly.
tbblom
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Winter warrior SBS:
http://www.theflyfishingforum.com/forums/fly-patterns/299039-winter-warrior-sbs.html#post489900
Only a few left to go:frogdance hopefully these will get some good use as a winter fly.
http://www.theflyfishingforum.com/forums/fly-patterns/299039-winter-warrior-sbs.html#post489900
Only a few left to go:frogdance hopefully these will get some good use as a winter fly.
With all the step by steps, I thought I'd try one, though it's an easy fly. Sorry some of the pics are out of focus...
It's my version of a zebra sugar cube fly. It can be fished in the film as an emerger, but I found it most effective trailing behind a beadhead nymph. Can also be tied parachute style and is great in olive.
Materials:
Hook: Umpqua 202 size 18
Thread: 12/0 black
Tail: White antron yarn divided in half
Abdomen: black thread
Ribbing: 6/0 white thread ribbing (makes subtle ribbing, 3/0 more pronounced)
Sugar cube: white foam strip
Hackle: black, whiting's 100's size 24
1. Lay down thread base all the way down the curve of the hook shank
2. Tie in antron yard tail and 6/0 white tying thread then advance thread up about 3/4 up the shank. Tie in foam strip leaving about one hook eye in front of it.
3. Wrap white tying thread up the shank for ribbing and trim antron tail as a trailing shuck. Tie in the hackle behind the foam strip and pack thread wraps in front of the foam strip to help it stand up.
4. 2 to 3 turns of hackle behind the foam and tie it off. Trim and whip finish.
I had some time while my daughter napped this afternoon and got mine tied. Now just to get to the post office before the deadline.
Thanks!
It's my version of a zebra sugar cube fly. It can be fished in the film as an emerger, but I found it most effective trailing behind a beadhead nymph. Can also be tied parachute style and is great in olive.
Materials:
Hook: Umpqua 202 size 18
Thread: 12/0 black
Tail: White antron yarn divided in half
Abdomen: black thread
Ribbing: 6/0 white thread ribbing (makes subtle ribbing, 3/0 more pronounced)
Sugar cube: white foam strip
Hackle: black, whiting's 100's size 24
1. Lay down thread base all the way down the curve of the hook shank
2. Tie in antron yard tail and 6/0 white tying thread then advance thread up about 3/4 up the shank. Tie in foam strip leaving about one hook eye in front of it.
3. Wrap white tying thread up the shank for ribbing and trim antron tail as a trailing shuck. Tie in the hackle behind the foam strip and pack thread wraps in front of the foam strip to help it stand up.
4. 2 to 3 turns of hackle behind the foam and tie it off. Trim and whip finish.
I had some time while my daughter napped this afternoon and got mine tied. Now just to get to the post office before the deadline.
Thanks!
ted4887
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Here is a Pink Squirrel Step-By-Step for my swap entry.
noreaster
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Here is a sneak peak and first dry run of the Hares Ear Flash. Getting back into tying nymphs I need to focus on spacing and cleaner messy dubbining
. The head needs to be cleaned up a bit, I know. But I like the bling. Sorry about the crappy photo skills. iphone doesn't like close ups.
. The head needs to be cleaned up a bit, I know. But I like the bling. Sorry about the crappy photo skills. iphone doesn't like close ups.
tbblom
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Good stuff folks, nice to see all of the SBS's!
noreaster
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Well, I finished the Hares Ear Flash.
Thankfully they are a bit of a shaggy pattern, cover any mistakes. Pictures don't really show the bling.
I'll be sending them out next week. Crossing a border can inevitably take more time.
Materials were quite straight forward.
hooks: #12 streamer hooks
thread: tan
tail: red squirrel
body: Ice Dub Holog Gold
wrap: round gold tinsel
wing caseearlescent Sheet
Hope they stack up to all the incredible tiers here.
Cheers
Phil
Thankfully they are a bit of a shaggy pattern, cover any mistakes.
Pictures don't really show the bling. I'll be sending them out next week. Crossing a border can inevitably take more time.
Materials were quite straight forward.
hooks: #12 streamer hooks
thread: tan
tail: red squirrel
body: Ice Dub Holog Gold
wrap: round gold tinsel
wing case
earlescent Sheet
Hope they stack up to all the incredible tiers here.
Cheers
Phil
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theboz
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Very nice Phil!
Technically, a squirrel tail flash!
noreaster
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brookfieldangler
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Steelhead Hammer Variant
Hook: Tiemco 2457 Size 8 (size 6 through 10 would all work)
Thread: UTC 140
Tail: schlappen feather hackles (match to thorax/wing color)
Body: black micro chenille
Rib: 1/64" holograph tinsel
Wing/thorax: estaz color of your choice. Important to match tail to thorax
Head: 5/32 gold tungsten bead
Hook: Tiemco 2457 Size 8 (size 6 through 10 would all work)
Thread: UTC 140
Tail: schlappen feather hackles (match to thorax/wing color)
Body: black micro chenille
Rib: 1/64" holograph tinsel
Wing/thorax: estaz color of your choice. Important to match tail to thorax
Head: 5/32 gold tungsten bead