Flies are done and will be in the mail Monday.
http://globalflyfisher.com/tiebetter/hoppers/
Now I can go and try to harvest some Moose hair.
Flies are done and will be in the mail Monday.
http://globalflyfisher.com/tiebetter/hoppers/
Now I can go and try to harvest some Moose hair.
After checking out "Hopper" patterns,I'll do a version of an "Orange Hopper".
Bill
Just a gentle reminder. I know we are laid-back, and accommodating, and that's a good thing...within reason. But we are going into the middle of September, and RickZ is still waiting for 4 sets of flies for the August swap. That's putting a big burden on the swapmeisters when they are that far behind.
I know things happen, but I think we can all do a little better on getting the flies in a bit closer to the end of the month, myself included. I am going to try, anyway. I am sure the swapmeisters will appreciate it if we all try to get them in at least within a week of the deadline.
How about it, everyone? Think we can do it?
I'll go for it, being the worst one considering due date!
Sjo
Let the fly be with you....
OK, finally found a pattern but, I have to wait for some tools and materials. Hopper based on the River Road Supreme Hopper cutters. I am now at the mercy of the fly shop supply chain.
Mine are on the way.
Chernobyl Hopper
Hook: #8 Streamer
Thread: 6/0 Unithread-yellow
Underbody: 2mm Craft Foam-yellow
Overbody and Collar: 2mm Craft Foam-brown
Legs: knotted Silli-Legs-med.-yellow with black bands
Wing: Elk hair-tan
Eye: Prismacolor Marker-black
flies went in the mail today.
Rick
My apolgies. Tools and materials have not arrived at the fly shop. I'll tie up some Estaz spiders and get them in the mail. I will send every one a hopper (along with what ever next month's fly is) next month. I don't want to hold up the swap. These are big #6 spiders and are definately "fishin'" flies. The guy who showed me the pattern claimed they were for smallies...
Bill
Finally got the flies done, will go out in todays mail.
Sorry about the delay fingers would not cooperate, the legs on these look more like a long very thin "Beard"
Bill
Who is up for October, Gigmaster? (My "not hoppers" are done and will be in the mail today. So much for the fly tying supply chain. Four days, as quoted by the shop has now been seven and no call. My apologies to everyone, again.)
Other Bill
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