Question about the FOTW

[atomic_dog]

This week's fly looks like it'd be a crappie killer around here.

Looking at the photos, though, it seems to me that when you're pulling it through the water the spinner blade would hit the wing material preventing it from spinning properly.

Anybody fished these? Do they really work?

[WarrenP]

When I first saw the picture I had the same concern. I have not used this fly, but, the picture really shows the fly up side down. In the water the wing would be on top since this is tied like a clouser. There may be a problem with the spinner getting hung up in the wing on the cast and when the fly first enters the water before turning over. The eyes/weight is suppose to make the fly turn with the hook point up. One would have to try it to make certain.

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Warren

[flymaker2]

I like that Coyote Fly! There is a fellow in TX Named George Glazener who also ties a fly like this and he calls his a "Spinster"-FYI.

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I have tied several of these and fished them and they do swim nicely and do catch fish like mad. These types of flies are very effective patterns. Love the recent FOTW variation too.

Rich

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[Humber Brad]

anyone know how effective this would be on brook trout, per say?

[Steve Murphy]

I have difficulty calling the FOTW a fly.

[Buddy Sanders]

The action of the blade re: hitting the wing, is controlled by the angle that the swivel comes off of the hook shank and the length ofthe swivel/split ring/blade combination. So, if you set it up so it won't hit the wing, then there shouldn't be a problem.

In the example shown by this fly, the swivel comes off at a bit less than 90 degrees, holding the blade forward and out from the shank. The blade will 'flutter' more in this location and actually 'spin' on the drop. I could be wrong, but the tying instructions seem to indicate that the swivel can freely rotate on the hook shank, allowing the blade to adjust as it's fished to get the most action possible.

Spinner flies like this one are an historic part of the fly fishermen's arsenal. They've been around for many years and are still as effective today as they ever were. There's just something about that 'flash' that attracts lots of fish.

Great fly.

Good Luck!

Buddy

[Jim Hatch]

Hi Folks,

I havn't tried this weeks FOTW as yet,
but I'd wager it's an effective one on the
bluegills and bass. Before I "saw the
light" and concentrated my efforts on the
long rod, I could be found several days
each week with an ultralight spinning rod
and a selection of Beetle Spins. They were
so darned effective it was unreal. I'd be
surprised if this one isn't equally so.
Warm regards, Jim

[flymaker2]

Steve Murphy Said "I have difficulty calling the FOTW a fly."

I sort of knew someone would say that. For the sake of the arquement I make a simple call on this topic: If the bait is assembled using a hook and a vise, then it is a fly.

Jim Hatch-Oh Yeah-Beetle Spins. Still have a bunch still on the cards!

Rich

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[EdD]

Humber Brad, down here, in Tennessee, I would try it in yellow if I were to try it for brookies.
Ed

flymaker,

Sorry but, "If the bait is assembled using a hook and a vise, then it is a fly." that is just nuts.

By the way, I don't know how other states define 'fly' but this is from the NYS Regulations:

"ARTIFICIAL FLY means a hook with no more than two points dressed with feathers, hair, thread, tinsel or any similar material to which no additional hooks, spinners, spoons or similar devices have been added."

I'm not saying it isn't effective or it cannot be cast as you would a fly. But in this state, that is not considered a fly. Period.

Allan


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