Craven's Screaming Banshee

[ScottP]

Another cool fly from Charlie Craven (even if he ties everything backwards). Can't wait to try this one out.













here's his tutorial
http://www.charliesflyboxinc.com/fly...m?parentID=206




Regards,
Scott

[Joe Billingsley]

When I first saw this pattern, I was and still am right there with you being excited about trying it out. It's similar to the Splitsville Caddis without the paraloop hackle and will skate much better, I think, with the "planing wing". But being not so good with deer and elk hair, I substituted poly yarn for the forward wing/shellback. After propping up the poly yarn forward wing, I post it with a couple of wraps before thinning the back part and wrapping it to the back of the hook. I hope it keeps its ability to skate and, at least for me, will be more durable.

Joe

[ducksterman]

How about a picture, Joe?

[Joe Billingsley]

Sorry the picture quality is so poor.





Joe

[ScottP]

Sorry the picture quality is so poor.

It's more about the quality of the fly. Nice tie, Joe.

Regards,
Scott

[ScottP]

First try at a few mods; 1mm foam back and glued/squeezed/trimmed deer hair butts (from the wing) for the lip/forward wing








Regards,
Scott

[mickmcco]

Looking forward to watching Charlie tie at the Guadalupe River TU's Troutfest in Sattler, TX, Feb 21-23. I've been a fan for years and have yet to meet him.

[Animal Chris]

We had him as our featured tyer for the Texas FlyFishers Annual Dr. Ed Rizzolo Fly Tying Festival back on Feb. 1st and he did a great job. You'll enjoy his presentations.

[ScottP]

ITR put together a decent video; found it over on Frankenfly




Regards,
Scott

[Bruce Norikane]

First try at a few mods; 1mm foam back and glued/squeezed/trimmed deer hair butts (from the wing) for the lip/forward wing
Regards,
Scott

Great variation, Scott!

Like Joe, tying in that much hair is a pain for me.

Did you consider forming the lip from the foam back? Gurgler style.

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