OOPS! SHHAN.
Mike
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OOPS! SHHAN.
Mike
Have you tried using the Marabou as the tail, tying the tail and abdomen like a Pheasant Tail Nymph? I do this for Hex and Isonychia nymphs and it makes a killer breathing and tail wagging fly.
Tight Lines,
Wade
Wade,
Marabou fibers make great tails with lots of movement; works for damsels, too
http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2e2a1055.jpg
I was tying the Lingren true-to-pattern and that called for hackle fibers; no reason not to sub as you see fit. By the way, welcome to the forum.
Regards,
Scott
AHA! I have SHHAN on my desk!
Thanks,
Mike
Scott,
Thanks for the welcome. That's exactly what I was talking about. That Damsel is beautifully tied. Much better than mine. Do you have a SBS for that? I'd like to see how you did the front end. Mine use foam for the wing case which helps them stay upright and either be neutrally bouyant or float, but they don't look as nice. Are the eyes glass beads & singhed Amnesia? I use salvaged line for mine and hit the burnt tips w/ a marker.
Tight lines,
Wade
Wade,
Here's the SBS
http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/s...bou-Damsel-SBS
the eyes are glass beads/Amnesia (pretty easy to make - I included a few pics on that, too).
Regards,
Scott
Okay, one clarifying question. The marabou fibers, do you use the leftovers from tailing? I can see some use for all the "ends" have.
Thanks,
Mike
Mike,
If you're referring to the damsel, yes; tail/abdomen all tied in a unibody construction (saves time). Here's the steps
measure marabou (hook gap length past bend) and tie in
http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/...ps15b27de6.jpg
http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/...ps17b25eba.jpg
wrap butt ends forward, forming body
http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7fd364fe.jpg
wrap rib
http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/...ps03141ae8.jpg
Same process for the Marabou Nymph
http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/showthread.php?48361-Marabou-Nymph-SBS
Regards,
Scott
Great!!! Thanks Scot, I now see what you mean. Clever to use that "extra" that usually gets just bound down on the hook. I like it a lot. I can see a few of those hitting the water this spring.
Mike