Half of a large Fly

This style of tying, which I first saw in Flyfishing & Tying Journal this year, is a reverse style pattern lending itself to almost any size fly and using most any winging material. The fly in the original article was quite a bit smaller than the one I have upsized here

[url=http://www.flymaker.com/bbGallery/CH-1.jpg:065ce]Link to "Actual Size" Image of 8/0 Fly[/url:065ce]

These conehead "hollow flies" flies are fast to tie & are lightweight for their size-so they cast easily. They are also full bodied and swim with a life-like motion. They look good to me...anyways.

In the example above I used a spun anodized aluminum cone head by Cascade Crest Tools. This lightweight cone adds little weight to the fly; yet the cone lends a streamlined look and shape and a bright color too. I have added 3-D eyes.

Always looking for new flie patterns and this one is a keeper.

Rich