soft hackle bee

[Fred H]

I tried to come up with a pattern that would immitate a drowning honey bee .

[nighthawk]

Looks great Fred!

[Lake Erie High Ball]

I like it too Fred. You will have to let us know how you did with them. A couple of years ago I tied up this pattern http://globalflyfisher.com/patterns/bumblebee/
I had looks but no takes. I think your pattern is closer to what I would need.

Is that a scud hook?

[Fred H]

Thanks nighthawk and Lake Erie High Ball . I can't believe you didn't have any takes on your bumble it looks awesome. I have some bee hives near one of my ponds and wanted to tie a fly that would immitate a drowning bee.The hook is a white river (Bass Pro) WR-069 curved shank size 12.
Fred

[Bamboozle]

Nice fly!!

While I have caught a few fish on a McGinty, I mostly fish a dry version. I wouldn't BEE without it in late summer when the Yellow Jackets are at their annoying worst!

[Fred H]

Thanks Bamboozle , I may tie a dry version as well.
Fred

[melk]

Sweeter than honey Fred!
Mike

[Fred H]

Sweeter than honey Fred!
Mike

Thanks Mike. Nice of you to say.
Fred