Electric Hardtop

[GreenFish]

Here's a weighted fly that is one of my more successful creations. The top is a fake fingernail. "Electric" finish is two coats of fingernail polish: Black creme + clear holographic flake.
Body is made from clear fuzzy yarn with multi-colored tinsel. (wal-mart) It looks light purple when wet.
Tail is just a couple of black marabou clumps.
I've caught trout, smallmouth bass, and yellow perch with it. What do you think? Got any suggestions?

[DDRRedneck500]

that fly looks AWSOME!! were is the tinsel, i cant see it in the pic. is it just wrapped around thedubbing as ribbing?

[GreenFish]

that fly looks AWSOME!! were is the tinsel, i cant see it in the pic. is it just wrapped around thedubbing as ribbing?

Thanks!
The tinsel is very small and woven into the yarn. Here's a pic.

[DShock]

GreenFish,
I'm proud of you for finding a 'GOOD" use for fake fingernails. You might try cutting/shaping the nails to form a Beetle pattern. Are those stick on eyes?? Would Epoxy look better on the head?? How much weight do you use??
Thanks,
Doug

[Gigmaster]

I tie with fake fingernails, too. Here is my offering. I call it the Bass-Kicker!



I start by tying on a marabou tail, then clip the line. Then, I just glue the nail on the hook, fill the bottom with 5-minute epoxy, then add the details.

Semper Fi!

[GreenFish]

GreenFish,
I'm proud of you for finding a 'GOOD" use for fake fingernails. You might try cutting/shaping the nails to form a Beetle pattern. Are those stick on eyes?? Would Epoxy look better on the head?? How much weight do you use??
Thanks,
Doug

Yep, those are stick-on eyes. They are coated with a very thick version of "hard as nails". (I forgot to screw the cap back on and it thickened overnight.) Epoxy would probably look better. For weight, I just use a very small lead wire and tie it to the shank. Not sure how much it weighs. The unweighted version also works in calm water, using a very slow "twitch-twitch-pause" retrieve. Barbell eyes can be used for heavy current.
A beetle sounds interesting. Fake fingernails might also make a dandy scud pattern. Hmm...

[DShock]

Have you tried to cut the nails? (trim) Can you do it with your fly tying scissors?
Of course I haven't researched Nail Polish, but isn't there a LOT of colors you could use??
Doug

[Gigmaster]

I use nail polish on mine. It comes in every color of the rainbow. And yes, the nails can be easily cut and/or filed to shape. I'm thinking of making a crab pattern with them.

Semper Fi!

[GreenFish]

I use nail polish on mine. It comes in every color of the rainbow. And yes, the nails can be easily cut and/or filed to shape. I'm thinking of making a crab pattern with them.

Semper Fi!

My wife says it's just sick and wrong that I have more colors of nail polish and thread than she does.

[GreenFish]

I tie with fake fingernails, too. Here is my offering. I call it the Bass-Kicker!



I start by tying on a marabou tail, then clip the line. Then, I just glue the nail on the hook, fill the bottom with 5-minute epoxy, then add the details.

Semper Fi!

Oh yeah, your bass-kicker is awesome! I'm going to start playing with epoxy and see what I can come up with.