My latest creation

[bassman]

I was inspired by The simple ants that Rick created to tie this one. It is very simple to tie. I just call it a Blue Dragon Fly. Thanks Rick I always appreciate your suggestions and help. John

[gqualls]

Nice tie John. Thanks for sharing.

[bassman]

Thank you and most of the credit should go to Rick as the use of the material was his idea. John

[Greg Hunsicker]

Nice dragon fly. I can see an answer to my semented tail hex pattern. Wont be long now till we see the first non-skid shelf liner swap!

Greg

[bassman]

Thanks Greg, and I agree I can see that coming up by someone. John

[ducksterman]

bassman....how about tossing it in some water and letting us know how it lands....does it float upright?

I've tied something similar...not this material but with damselfly type wings and there were some issues re: how they would land.

[bassman]

Duck I just did that, I tossed it into a bowl of water 5 times each time it landed upright when thrown from about a foot away. It is still floating upright after approx. 10 mins. Of course I am sure it would also depend on the hook you use. This one is tied on an Eagle Claw. LO52 size 6 hook. John

[ducksterman]

Thanks, John

[bassman]

Your very welcome duck. I would also say that maybe even the wing material would affect how it lands and floats. The Wings on this one are made of a material called Whisper, that I bought in the wrapping paper section of Michaels. It comes in different colors. It has a lot of shine to it. John

[dave potts]

Bassman,
Interesting winging material. Is it pretty waterproof? Probably make good mayfly wings and case back on caddis patterns.

Dave