Crane Fly/Jamiesons Shetland Spindrift

[gqualls]

John,

I just saw this same video earlier today. Looks good to me.

Thanks to all who have shared information and ideas.

One of the great things I like about this forum is the members willingness to share so much information, post pics, share patterns etc.

Thanks again

Greg

[whatfly]

Jamiesons Shetland Spindrift yarn (Oyster) has been used as a substitute for Chadwick 447 yarn to tie the famous Frank Sawyer's Killer Bug. Another substitute is Patton's 229 yarn. Although it is not a close substitute, you could tie some Killer Bugs. [snip]

Very nice. Have been looking for a 477 substitute for a while, Silver Creek, and this provides some nice options, thanks!

[BadBug]

I concur with Whatfly. Thanks!

[BBBruce77]

I have used a similar looking pattern but I blended several different antron yarns after combing them out. I also tie them on Mustad #37160, an English bait hook as I have observed crane fly larva in the drift and they tend to thrash back and forth as though hinged in the middle. With the english bait hook it mimics this behavior quite nicely on a dead drift.

[herefishy]

What was ever the concensus on the 37160 poking the fishie's eyes? They were badmouthed a lot years ago.

[whatfly]

What was ever the concensus on the 37160 poking the fishie's eyes? They were badmouthed a lot years ago.

Consensus among fly tyers? That'll be the day. Have used a similar hook by Daiichi for a lot of years without problems. Might be an issue with big hooks and small fish, but ultimately you can do just as much damage with any other hook.

[herefishy]

That's what I always thought, but have stayed away.

[Don_P]

One of the rivers I fish has a decent cranefly population. I saw a video (tightlinevideo) and the cranefly pattern was made soleley out of Jamiesons Shetland Spindrift yarn in the oyster color. To me the fly looked very good. I was curious if any of you have used this particular material. I'm also curious if any of you have used this particular pattern. I wanted to get some feedback before buying a skein of this material (110 yards). Thanks in advance.

How about a good looking adult.
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http://www.robdenson.co.uk/general-purpose-daddy

[gqualls]

DonP,

That is a nice pattern; thanks for sharing