"MacGyver" swap -*** FLIES ARE IN THE MAIL 10/16 ***

[bassman]

Ok here is mine:

Smoking Snake Hopper
Hook: Eagle Claw LO52 #10
Thread: UTC 140 Cream
Body: Cigarette Butt Dubbing
Rib: UTC 140 Cream Thread
Wing: Shedded Snake Skin
Legs: Tan Rubber Band
Head: UTC 140 Cream
Coat Head with SHHAN Clear

This swap was a lot of fun. John

[DDRRedneck500]

can someone post some pics? i wanted to be in thins swap but didnt have the time to put into it so couldnt do it. so it would be much appreciated

[ol' blue]

My pattern was simple. I laid down a layer of thread for the base color, then overwrapped the body with yellow easter grass. The ab is dryer lint with a case of green easter grass.

I will try to get some pics up. I've been out of town, but should have time this week. Sorry for the delay.

Greg

[ol' blue]

Here are the pics:

[bassman]

Great pics Greg, thanks for posting them John

[rodgerole]

Thanks for the pics

Ole

[Flyrodde]

I tied on a twist tie for a freezer bag. Wrapped it for the body, tied it off and made a large thread head/thorax. A coat of nail polish on the back for a little color variation and done.

[JRA]

Thanks to evryone for thier concern . im out of the rehab center for 1 day and will return the 11-15-07 or sooner.
Basicly I was driving my work truck (frightliner bulk feed rig) when a dump truck crossed the highway (foggery!!) In front of me and we struck . I broke my skull , neck , arm , hand and have alot of problems currently . It happened on 10-18 and I diddent waken until 5 or 6 days later . I souldnt be alive yet hear I am .......The pain is a problem but hopefully time heals all.
Thanks to everyone for the cards and even a couple flies . Also thanks to all for a great first swap hosting .

[Gardenfish]

Yo Jamie, you rest now, lots and lots of rest.

[Extremely Low Budget FF]

Jamie

Its great to hear that you are out of the hospital. Sounds like you have been / are gooing through the wringer!!!

When I have been through rehab I've found it helpful to take joy in every bit of progress.

Ed

Oh yes here's some info on my MacGurple




What?s a MacGurple?
It?s a fly for bluegills that is tied with items not found in a typical fly fishing shop. Does it catch fish? Yes, indeed it does!


Pattern

Hook: 1 ?? safety pin
Eyes: 2 plastic strung beads found in a dollar store. Beads from a Mardi Gras necklace also work well.
Body/Tail: Bernat Disco yarn
Back/Wing Craft foam
Tying Steps
Attach the pair of beads for the eyes.
Tie in the end of a length of ?Disco? yarn for the tail.
Tie in the foam strip pointed past the end of the hook.
Wrap the body with the yarn (being careful not to trap the loose ends) and tie off behind the eyes.
Bring the foam forward over the body and tie off behind the eyes, then again in front of the eyes, Bring the foam back over the eyes for a second time and tie off yet again.
Cut a v notch in the foam to suggest wings.
Trim the body yarn to the length of the gape of the hook. That?s it!





The lament of the frugal or extremely low-budget fly tyer is the high cost of hooks. Making fishing hooks from sewing needles is a time honored tradition. They are too brittle to be bent unless you heat them until they glow. A quick alternative is to cut and bend a safety pin into the required shape.

Beaded chain and strung beads of all kinds may be used for fly tying. Two connected beads makes a pair of eyes that is then lashed to the hook.

?Disco? yarn made by Bernat has strands of flash mixed in with the yarn. The content of the yarn is 67% acetate and 33% polyester. Unfortunately, this yarn is being discontinued. Good news, you may still be able to find it at close out prices!!!

Craft foam is available in sheets at your local craft store. Just a scrap is needed for this fly.