teeny-tiny nymph swap

[WaterBum]

Well,,,,, I just finished my set of Filoplume nymphs and IMHO they are a good looking fly they just don't fit in the spirit of being a Tiney - Tiny fly. After having a long talk with Spotless (he's my invisable dog) WE decided that I should try another fly. After another long talk (he's a long winded critter, guess it runs in the family) We decided on a "Cream Peeking Caddis" in a size 20. I'll include the filo's cuz they DO look like they will catch fish. I hope you all will enjoy them.

Scratch that. Didn't have any size 20. Got some 28's, tink I'll use those.
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Jim
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It's nice to be "Important"
It's more "Important" to be nice.




[This message has been edited by WaterBum (edited 02 December 2004).]

[OkieBass133]

Thanks Waterbum. . . and Spotless

[creese]

I was feeling real good about this swap untill WaterBum said He's tying 28's. Ok, I'm strugling with 18's. I tried consulting MY Dog. Border Collies are supposed to be smart. Smart enough to not give me any advise. That white tail hair does make some real fine wings though.

Craig

well, let's see...
the flies I was gonna tie for this swap, I accidentally started tying for another swap, so I have no idea what I'll be tying at this point in the game. could be a #28, then again it may be an 18...

so why am I posting?

congratulations EF on the birth of elijah, your new son.

mgj

[WaterBum]

LOL creese, relax this isn't a compition type swap (as far as I know). I got a set of 28, 30, 32 hooks from eBay. So far I have been able to tie only 2 adams in size 32. Haven't wanted to do that to myself again for a few weeks now. The "Peeking Caddis" I don't know if I can call it a fair fly. It only has a dubbing body, a fine copper wire rib, and a peacock hearl head. I have visor type magnifires and they make the small stuff fun. I like using 10/0 thread for the reason when I switch back to 8/0 it feels like parachute cord.

Way to go EF! Congrats. And way to go Mrs.EF (we know you were the one doing all the work)
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Jim
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It's nice to be "Important"
It's more "Important" to be nice.




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[salovin]

I was about to post that I had my flies done and ready to go when I noticed that I am not on the final sign up list. Is this correct? Let me know EF. Scott

[EF]

Badbug- I've emailed you several times and they keep bouncing back to me!

Thanks a ton for your fine work on those TEENY TINY nymphs... #24 if I recall correctly?? NICE!

Thanks as well for the extra flies and the materials; I had thought about needing some finer whitetail hair in the hospital, it'll come in handy while tying my submission for the mega spring swap.

Keep 'em coming y'all!!!!

[creese]

Well, this has been a fun challenge. My #18 Copper johns are in the mail.
I don?t think I?ve ever tied this many tiny flies in a row. It?s actually kind of addicting. After I finished, I tied some Pt and Hares ears just to prove I could do it. My old eyes and hands are not so nimble any more. Anyway, here's my swap pattern. I?m sure looking forward to see everyone?s submittals.

Hook: #18
Brass bead head
Thread: 8/0 Black
Tail: Brown Goose biot.
Body: Fine copper wire.
Thorax: Peacock herl.
Legs: Hackle tips.
Wingcase: Swiss Straw.

Congradulations on the new arrival, Eric. Best wishes to all.

Craig Reese
Roanoke, IN. 46783

[WaterBum]

Weeeeeeeee.... Those were fun. Guess all the cussing got to Spotless, cuz I haven't seen him for a while, but that's not unusual. Thanks for the swap, it was fun. Look forward to doing it again, but I'm going to use a 6/0 hook. Flies will got out tomorrow. Just incase ya all didn't know,,, there's only 17 more days till Christmas


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Not Bird
Nor Plane
Or even Frog

flies will be in the mail before friday. these size 20 nymphs were a nice break from the size 24 midges im doing for the sno fly II swap im in

recipe:
Laced Baetis Pupa
hook: tmc 200rbl #20
(or similar nymph hook)
thread: olive 8/0 prewaxed
tail: dyed olive mallard flank fibers
underbody: olive hare's ear plus dubbing
overbody: clear v-rib, small
legs: dyed olive mallard flank fibers
wing: black ostrich herl clipped short