Biots
I started a tying class a couple weeks ago at a shop I go to from time to time, and we used biots this week. I had not used them until now, and I think they are pretty neat.
So far I have just made bodies out of them. They look like they'd make good tails, too. What else could they be used for besides bodies and tails?
Last edited by 10ae1203; 01-25-2009 at 12:27 PM.
I use them as wings for caddis and small stonefly dries; quicker, easier to tie than duck quills on a Henryville Special.
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Scott
Prince Nymphs...as a wing of sorts. They can also used as wing cases on nymphs. I've seen them used as legs too.
here's more on them:
Biot Bodies
Tying with Biots
Patterns Using Biots
Last edited by Mato Kuwapi; 01-25-2009 at 03:08 PM.
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Any one else notice that he's started a fly tying class only a couple weeks ago ... and he's tying like THAT already?!? Good on you, 10!!!!!
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I like the fact that for body material one side gives you a smooth body and using the other side gives you a ribbed body.
The great think about fly tying is you can use materials the way others do or you can invent new uses.
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That is exactly what I was thinking!
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I'd love for you to think I'm some kind of super-pupil type, but I ain't. It's an intermediate-advanced class.
Oh, and roadkill? I have 2 squirrel tails freezing on the side of the garage right now.
Thanks for the tips, all.
They are also great for the triple spikey tail on dragonfly nymphs.
10,
Don't matter if it's an intermediate/advanced class, that's a very well dressed fly. Well done.
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10 - are you using goose biots or turkey biots? I find that I use goose biots for nymphs (like the prince or a hellgramite) and turkey biots for dry fly bodies - turkey biots are a good bit longer.
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