Hey all,
I received the flies yesterday. Awesome.
Can't wait to use them.
Thanks,
Tim
Hey all,
I received the flies yesterday. Awesome.
Can't wait to use them.
Thanks,
Tim
thanks everyone! the flys arrived and are really neat--very fishy indeed.
fly fishing and baseball share a totally deceptive simplicity; that's why they can both be lifelong pursuits.
Flies arrived in todays post. Very well done, one and all. There are some extremely fishy patterns in there. Funny how one's treasure is another's trash. I was looking at some of the materials on these flies thinking.."I gotta get me some of that".
Thanks to everyone for participating and to Diane for hosting such a well run swap.
REE
Happiness is wading boots that never have a chance to dry out.
Mine arrived yesterday. Good looking set of flies! Thanks to Diane for hosting a great swap.
Steve
"If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went"
Will Rogers
I'm glad you guys are enjoying the flies. Me, too! Here's a recipe for mine.
Big Daddy Bugger
Hook: streamer hook in your favorite size (8 is a good one)
Head: Brass bead or cone
Thread: olive
Tail: olive striated marabou and crystal flash (any color you like - I went with greenish)
Hackle: olive/brown saddle hackle
Body: Doug Swisher's Mr. Peacock Big Daddy Dubbing in one of the green colors
The dubbing was put on with a dubbing loop. The rubber legs may need a little trimming once you've got the dubbing on the hook. The marabou I used was the worst package of the stuff I've ever used. Very few of the feathers were fluffy or large enough. I won't be buying any more from that supplier but I did like the black stripes. The dubbing comes in several colors and the others would also be great for buggers. I love Mr. Peacock dubbing of all sorts.
Got the Flies Thursday Great Job All.
Diane Thanks for Hosting this one.
Got mine and what a selection!! Thanks for hosting a great swap.