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Hi,

The Chaos Hopper is a very simple pattern:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2578/3846068728_da779ccf92.jpg

Hook: TMC 200R
Body: Tan foam, cut to shape
Wing: Tan Zelon
Legs: Yellow...

Hi,

Lots of excellent info here. My only add would be if you decide to go the saddle route, to communicate with your supplier your preference for sizes. The saddles are the best value for...

Hi,

I put a summary of the case, Capes vs Saddles, on the blog and an audio tying tip: http://wcflies.com/blog/2009/04/tying-tips-dry-fly-hackle-necks-capes-and-saddles/

Hope this helps,
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Hi,

here are a couple of links giving more examples of laminated foam flies:


This one is a video showing an easy to tie hopper pattern, laminating furry foam and normal craft foam for...

Hi John,

I did the same thing this summer. My old nymph box was mostly filled with flied that I tied while learning, and reading books. I carried hundreds of flies in that box, but only used...

Hi,

I live in northern California, and listen to the fishing reports on Saturday mornings on KFBK, by Bob Simms. Its a general outdoors show, but out of hunting season, its pretty much all...

West Yellowstone has 6 fly shops and 2 stop lights. Near perfect.

http://www.blueribbonflies.com/
http://www.jacklinsflyshop.com/
http://www.arricks.com/
http://www.budlillys.com/budlillys/...

Here is a soft hackle version.

Tail & hackle: mixed natural and dyed brown partridge
Body: Dubbed muskrat

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Thanks Greg! I just ordered a copy - great excuse to add to my tying collection.

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Its described in the book as "almost no-hackle". I'm interested in this because its supposed to be easier to tie and more durable. I haven't developed the knack for no hackle sidewinder...

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I'm reading Selective Trout - Swisher & Richards. its a great book.

They mention a v-hackle pattern, and describe how to tie. I can't find a picture to visualize what this looks...

Hi,
A couple of tips that may help:
- Use 6/0 thread. I started using 3/0 but that caused a large buildup like you describe

- After putting the bead on the hook, put a couple wraps of lead...

Please pardon this if it sounds silly, but I've been wondering about the source of bucktails. If anyone is in the business, I'd like to know where the wholesalers get all of these.

Are the deer...

Hi,

Here is wire body golden stone. This is my wife's favorite now.

Size 10 hook
Gold Bead
Lead wraps underbody
Yellow Biots for tail
Black & Gold med uni wire for body
Turkey for...

Simply elegant.

Thanks!

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I had one. What I liked was that it was a 1 hand operation. You can pull the bodkin out already loaded with cement - with 1 hand.

My friend, however, gave me the look - what the h...

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One variation is to use foam body instead of dubbing. Larva Lace makes a very thin foam that works well:
...

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For a few at a time, I've done fine using silver beads, then painting them white with model paint - 2 coats. I use finishing nails to hold the beads as I paint them & dry by sticking the...

Buddy, Nick, and Trout,

Thank you very much for sharing your wisdom!

John

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I just tried tying superhair Clouser's, and found that my sissors slip a bit on it on the superhair. I use small Metz sissors with tiny serations.
Can anyone recommend sissors to get...