This is a Stable fly and it is tied in size 20 . These little biters are plentiful down here and unlike most flies feed on animal blood.
This is a Stable fly and it is tied in size 20 . These little biters are plentiful down here and unlike most flies feed on animal blood.
If there's a horse within 100 miles, these things will find it. Nasty little buggers. They can take a chunk out of you, too! It isn't like a mosquito bite!
Nice tie! I almost started swatting my computer screen.
I hate those flies.
Kevin
Be careful how you live. You may be the only Bible some person ever reads.
Fred what did you use for the eyes may I ask?
Thanks
Thanks Kevin . Jeffro the eyes are made from two pieces of red 40lb mono . The ends are heated with a lighter and before they cool , I press them against a flat surface to flatten them just a little.
Fred
Damn that thing looks real, great job.
Fred the fly looks great. I especially like the eyes.
Fred,
Do you put them little buggers in the freezer before you glue them onto the hook? Seriously, that's a great fly. I can't get over how much material you have included, and all on a size 20 hook. Well done!
REE
Happiness is wading boots that never have a chance to dry out.
You have definately done it again Fred. What did you use for the wings? and I agree with the other posts...those eyes!!! are wonderful. Size 20...I couldn't see the hook, let alone tie on it
David Mac www.Tiethefly.com
Thanks everyone. David the wings are clear acetate the kind they use for overhead projector film. The trick is tying them in with a long tag end and bend it over and wrap it again. This will ensure it won't slip or a fish won't be able to pull it loose.
Fred
What a great idea for the wings. Thinking outside the box is something that many of us seem to forget from time to time.
David Mac www.Tiethefly.com