My cripple doesnt seem to be doing it anymore. Does anyone have a good Mayfly Emerger or more specifically BWO emerger. thanks.
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My cripple doesnt seem to be doing it anymore. Does anyone have a good Mayfly Emerger or more specifically BWO emerger. thanks.
Even though it's a cripple, this one worked for me:
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j1...n/IMG_8432.jpg
Here's the video by someone who knows a thing or two about them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8En3...0&feature=plcp
Craig Mathews also has an emerger video that may work for you (I don't have any 1st hand experience)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHLw0J2PeMc&list=UU_8xk1OVqljPD6YXBU9TNHg& index=1&feature=plcp
and Kelly has an excellent one, too:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCwVN64SFes
Regards,
Scott
There a couple of them in here:
http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/s...week-Feb-20-26
That 2nd one is pretty cool. I hate foam though. I bet a guy could substitute some CDC and it would work good.
I forgot Wally's Purple Haze, which is similar to Mr. Mathews foam emerger:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2hKE...7&feature=plcp
I would think you could easily sub CDC for the foam, but think of all those ducks with frozen fannies.
Regards,
Scott
http://www.danica.com/flytier/sschwartz/bwo_emerger.htm
http://www.danica.com/flytier/sschwa...lm_emerger.htm
Swing the palm emerger like a wet.
So .... what pattern were you using that doesn't seem to be doing it anymore ?? And do you have any thoughts as to why it isn't working for you after how long ??Quote:
Originally Posted by fish4trout
John
It is kind of like a Quigley Cripple but with my own modifications of course.... i will try and get a pic when I get home fm work.Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnScott
There might be one or two good ones in HERE:
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...emergers-1.jpg
PT/TB :wink:
What's the difference between a Klinkhamer and a parachute emerger? Just size, and the fact that they were designed to imitate caddis?
The link Scott posted is the changeup fly to this, which is always my first choice when BWO are around:
http://parksflyshop.com/images/gener...azecripple.jpg
The LTD is my favorite Emerger for most any hatch.
http://home.comcast.net/~rlonghunter...0d46cf9e817da9
The LTD Hatch Chart is also available
http://home.comcast.net/~rlonghunter...tternChart.pdf
Thanks I forgot about the RS2.... I even have a bunch of those tied up somewhere in my room..lol
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Originally Posted by maodiver
I've had very good success with the following:
Mustad 3906B or equal size 18 or smaller
Olive or whatever thread something that blends
Woodduck flank tail
Pheasant tail body ribbed with fine gold wire
Couple of turns of grizzly hen hackle
Rather simple......but isn't that usually best?
Is black polypropylene yarn the same as the black EP Fibers?Quote:
Originally Posted by ScottP
Bruce,Quote:
Originally Posted by lastchance
Tied it with black Congo Hair; the only difference I've found between it and EP fibers is price (Congo Hair is about 1/3 the cost).
Regards,
Scott
Hi,
Personally I would try a soft hackle, something like a size 16 snipe and olive, or moorhen and olive would be worth a shot. John Scott has tied an olive version of a water cricket which he reported was good during BWO hatches. I submitted the water cricket as a FOTW a few years ago and you can find it in the archives.
- Jeff
njtroutbum, that is a slick desk and looks "store bought" - did you get it in a store?
It was actually handed down to me by a friend who was upgrading his office. Yes, it's a storebought. But not sure where? It's probably 15-20yrs old.
Ralph
soft hackle is a good idea.... thanks
Quote:
Originally Posted by JeffHamm
Would you fish that soft hackle in the film like an emerger?Quote:
Originally Posted by fish4trout
Bruce
If I was fishing a big flat like I usually am during a BWO hatch I would swing it.
Quote:
Originally Posted by lastchance
Thanks for the nod, Scott. I love the halfback emerger with foam for the shellback.Quote:
Originally Posted by ScottP
Here is a picture:
KG's EPF (electronics packing foam) Halfback Emerger - BWO:
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/v...MGP02421-1.jpg
I also like this one - it is a midge imitation, but when the BWO's are popping it works extremely well:
KG's EPF Fullback Emerger - Midge:
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/v...mbackBWO-1.jpg
Kelly.
Those are some good looking flies Kelly! I'll have to tie some of those up.