This is probably my 2nd ever attempt at a Black Ghost...I didn't have any black floss, so used some UniYarn instead...the wing is probably too long...etc etc etc:...
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This is probably my 2nd ever attempt at a Black Ghost...I didn't have any black floss, so used some UniYarn instead...the wing is probably too long...etc etc etc:...
A couple of bead-chain eye soft hackle nymphs:
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c221/FishnDave/FlyFishing/DM_BCE_Sz10_SofthackleNymphs.jpg
Since it seems that brook trout seem to favor (at times, anyway) patterns with red in them, I tied up some Royal Coachman-type patterns. Once again memory failed me, and I forgot to add the front...
I searched for pictures of the featherwing variation you mentioned. Its a colorful fly!
One "different-looking" photograph (unless I misunderstood what they meant) suggested the original was...
I like using Craft Fur in a number of applications. Here's some things I tried it with this week:
Craft Fur Streamer - #6 Black-nosed Dace:...
Cold...your Bunny Winters Hope was SOOO COOL!
I tried it but didn't have the yellow zonker w/ orange tips...just a light orange. I wanted to keep the whole "rainbow colors" thing going, so I added...
Another pair of legs at the front would make this a Carters Weighted Rubber Legs:
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c221/FishnDave/FlyFishing/DM_CartersWeightedRubberLegs.jpg
Some Gartside Soft...
Those look great, Warren! Are you planning to chase Smallies with those?
That looks good, Gigmaster! I've been wanting to get some hot pink craft fur for my smaller Clouser patterns. Crappies have always been fond of pink-n-white!
No particular reason, just tied it up. I'm sure it'll catch fish. Probably has a name already, but I couldn't tell you what it is:...
I've been throwing together some vertical and horizontal patterns to try while ice-fishing for bluegills & crappies. Not sure how well they will work, but I'm dying to try them!